Robyn Steward

Visiting research associate
University College London

Robyn Steward is visiting research associate at the Centre for Research in Autism and Education at University College of London.

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Spectrum

By William Mandy, Robyn Steward

20 September 2016

8 min read

Women with autism hide complex struggles behind masks

A new study shows that women with autism are continually misunderstood, work to camouflage their true selves and face a high risk of sexual abuse.

Spectrum

Women with autism hide complex struggles behind masks

By William Mandy, Robyn Steward

20 September 2016 | 8 min read

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