Unseen & Unheard: Advocating for Girls with Autism

06/15/2025

Yesterday, I watched my amazing son graduate, a milestone filled with pride and gratitude. But as I looked around the auditorium, I realized something I can’t ignore: out of 90 students, only 8 were girls.
Where are the girls?
This question opened my eyes to a bigger truth: girls with autism are too often invisible in our schools and communities.
I’ve started a blog to share stories, facts, and resources, and to amplify the voices of girls and families who deserve to be seen and supported.
I hope you’ll follow along, share your stories, and help me shed light on this lesser-known aspect of the autism spectrum.
💙 Annmarie (https://unseenunheard3.wordpress.com)

06/15/2025

✨ Welcome to Unseen & Unheard: Advocating for Girls with Autism! ✨
Hi everyone — thank you so much for being here. My name is Annmarie Johnson-Rowe, and I created this page because of one simple but powerful question I couldn’t ignore: Where are the girls?
At my son’s graduation, I noticed that out of 90 students, only 8 were girls. That moment opened my eyes to something many families know too well: girls with autism are often overlooked, underdiagnosed, and misunderstood.
This space is for parents, educators, advocates, and anyone who believes every girl deserves to be seen and supported. Here, I’ll share stories, helpful resources, research, and real-life conversations about the lesser-known aspects of the autism spectrum.
💙 How you can help:
✅ Follow this page to stay connected.
✅ Share posts that resonate with you.
✅ Comment and add your own stories — your voice matters!
✅ Invite friends who care about autism awareness and gender equity.
Together, we can help make the unseen visible and the unheard heard. Thank you for joining me on this journey. Let’s start important conversations and create real change for our daughters, sisters, and every girl who deserves more.
🌈 With gratitude,
Annmarie

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