Autism affects both boys and girls. However, research shows that boys receive a diagnosis of Autism four times more often than girls. Could it be that girls are frequently under-diagnosed and lack much-needed support?
With early intervention, children with Autism Spectrum Disorder can make fulfilling gains and achievements to better their quality of life; yet, it is known to be challenging to diagnose girls with Autism, especially those identified as highly functional. Why, you might ask? While the verdict is still pending on why girls appear to be less affected by Autism, research shows various reasons that they are probably more likely to be undiagnosed. A key finding is that the criteria for ASD diagnosis based on data from is almost all studies of boys with ASD.
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