Autism research has consistently focused on a narrow demographic, including primarily non-
Hispanic white male participants, while excluding other marginalized groups. As a result�…

Autism encompasses a spectrum of developmental disorders with specific social and
communication deficits. It was previously thought that autism spectrum disorder was�…

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological, developmental disorder
characterized by rigid, repetitive behaviors and impaired social communication skills. While�…

A note about terminology: Many in the self-advocacy community prefer to use the word
“autism” to describe their diagnosis, rather than the diagnostic label “Autism Spectrum�…

This chapter introduces research and first-person accounts of challenges in identifying the
nuanced type of autism that is often found in females and others. Prevalence data show the�…

Research studies using existing samples of individuals with autism spectrum disorders have
identified differences in symptoms between males and females. Differences are typically�…

Autism spectrum disorder is thought to be a predominantly male diagnosis, however recent
research suggests a smaller gender disparity in prevalence than previously assumed�…

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by communication challenges,
difficulties in socialization, and the occurrence of restrictive, repetitive behaviors. Current�…

Despite the long-observed male preponderance in autism spectrum disorder (ASD),
research on sex differences in the behavioral phenotype ASD has remained largely complex�…

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are behaviorally defined neurodevelopmental disorders.
The best known yet less understood characteristic of autism is its unexplained male�…