Christine McGuinness has announced that she is working on a new documentary with BBC.
The model was supported as she updated her Instagram followers on her latest career move. She is currently working on an hour-long BBC documentary which will unravel the untold story of how autism in women and girls has been ignored and misunderstood by science and society.
The 34-year-old shares three children with Paddy McGuinness all of whom have also been diagnosed with autism. She received her own diagnosis recently too after years of struggling to fit in.
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Taking to Instagram, Christine released a statement about the documentary. In full, it said: "I am so excited to announce that I am filming a new documentary with @bbc. Christine McGuinness: The Secret World of Autistic Women and Girls.
"My diagnosis was such a positive thing personally and a huge relief. Finally I understand myself and my own identity so much more now. I am aware that I ‘mask’ a lot, I try to fit in, I copy others and this is something I really want people to understand as this behaviour is often found in autistic people but more so women and girls.
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"The hour-long BBC documentary will unravel the untold story of how autism in women and girls has been ignored and misunderstood by science and society - often seen as something mostly affecting men. I believe that my younger life could have been very different if I had been better understood during my school years.
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"Roughly 1% of the UK population, or an estimated 700,000 people, are diagnosed as autistic, which means your brain works in a different way to other people’s, and can impact how you interact with the world. Thank you all so much for the love and support you have shown me and my family so far. I’m so excited and grateful for this opportunity."
Friends and fans were quick to praise the TV personality for opening up on her experiences. Antonella Brollini said: "You are beyond amazing I love you so much."
Love Island star Faye Winter said: "Proud to know such an inspirational woman." Suzi said: "Congratulations and such an amazing platform to raise this level of awareness."
Meanwhile, Sally said: "So incredibly excited for this, Christine! As a young woman diagnosed with autism myself, you are my role model."
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