We review the reasons for the greater male predominance in the diagnosis of autism
spectrum disorder in the non-intellectual disabled population and compare it to autism�…

Although gender disparity in ASD has been long documented, research addressing gender
related to core ASD symptomatology (eg, domains, severity, breadth, etc.) is scant. The�…

Females with autism are often undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or receive a diagnosis of autism
at a later age than males. This can result in adverse outcomes in their well-being, mental�…

This paper reviews the literature exploring gender differences associated with the clinical
presentation of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The potentially mediating effect of�…

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has historically been studied, known, and diagnosed in
males. Females tend to remain unidentified, especially those with average intelligence�…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is predominantly diagnosed in males. In explaining the
differential rate of occurrence in males and females, biogenetic models have been proposed�…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has historically been diagnosed more frequently in males
than females. One explanation for this is the 'female protective effect': that there is something�…

As the assumed predominance of autism in males shifts and a more realistic appreciation of
the gender ratio is established several questions are pertinent. 1 Do current diagnostic�…

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the barriers that girls and women face in
receiving an accurate and timely autism diagnosis. The journey to late-in-life diagnosis will�…

Appreciating the multilevel sex and gender impacts on presentation, development, and
diagnosis is key to sex-equitable and gender-equitable care for autistic individuals. A holistic�…