Autism is often underdiagnosed in girls due to subtle symptoms and social masking. Experts explain how gender differences, cultural factors, and diagnostic gaps delay identification, especially in ...

Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable. Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions like meltdowns. Special interests in girls with autism ...

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are typically characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication, as well as restricted or repetitive behaviors and interests. Repetitive and restricted ...

The diagnostic process fails to identify many individuals with the condition because their symptoms do not meet standard diagnostic criteria.

Recent research suggests rates of the condition in both sexes may be equal – so why have so few women been diagnosed in the past?