Campaign to raise profile of autism in women and girls

Autism affects both men and women. But there are claims that the current system of diagnosis is 'male-centric', and letting down young women and girls.

The signs of autism are not the same between women and men. Now the organisation FIGS is trying to raise the profile of autism in women and girls.

• Click below to watch the video report from Christine Alsford:

The National Autistic Society also offer support around autism and its diagnosis.