Association AFFA

The Association Francophone de Femmes Autistes (AFFA) is a French-language association made up of women who have received an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Its work focuses on sharing information and increasing understanding of autism in women, including experiences and characteristics that may be overlooked or misunderstood. Through its website and publications, the association presents articles, translated research and media coverage on topics such as diagnosis, social masking, gender stereotypes, eating disorders and the differences in how autism may appear in women and girls.

It also highlights personal perspectives and research relevant to autistic women, helping readers explore issues from both lived-experience and professional viewpoints. The AFFA provides information about the association, its statutes and ways to join or make a donation, and it features a patron and links to blogs and other media. The association’s original blog noted that its content had been moved to a new website in 2017