[HTML][HTML] Why are autism spectrum conditions more prevalent in males?
Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) are much more common in males, a bias that may offer
clues to the etiology of this condition. Although the cause of this bias remains a mystery, we�…
clues to the etiology of this condition. Although the cause of this bias remains a mystery, we�…
Sex differences in autism spectrum disorders
DM Werling, DH Geschwind�- Current opinion in neurology, 2013 - journals.lww.com
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[HTML][HTML] Sex and gender differences in autism spectrum disorder: summarizing evidence gaps and identifying emerging areas of priority
One of the most consistent findings in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research is a higher
rate of ASD diagnosis in males than females. Despite this, remarkably little research has�…
rate of ASD diagnosis in males than females. Despite this, remarkably little research has�…
Sex differences in autism spectrum disorder: a review
Abstract Purpose of Review Neurodevelopmental disorders disproportionately affect males.
The mechanisms underlying male vulnerability or female protection are not known and�…
The mechanisms underlying male vulnerability or female protection are not known and�…
Testing the empathizing–systemizing theory of sex differences and the extreme male brain theory of autism in half a million people
DM Greenberg, V Warrier, C Allison…�- Proceedings of the�…, 2018 - National Acad Sciences
The Empathizing–Systemizing (ES) theory of typical sex differences suggests that
individuals may be classified based on empathy and systemizing. An extension of the ES�…
individuals may be classified based on empathy and systemizing. An extension of the ES�…
Autism spectrum disorders: toward a gendered embodiment model
K Cheslack-Postava, RM Jordan-Young�- Social science & medicine, 2012 - Elsevier
One of the most consistent observations in the epidemiology of autism spectrum disorders
(ASD) is the preponderance of male cases. A few hypotheses have been put forth which�…
(ASD) is the preponderance of male cases. A few hypotheses have been put forth which�…
[HTML][HTML] Attenuation of typical sex differences in 800 adults with autism vs. 3,900 controls
Sex differences have been reported in autistic traits and systemizing (male advantage), and
empathizing (female advantage) among typically developing individuals. In individuals with�…
empathizing (female advantage) among typically developing individuals. In individuals with�…
Opinion: Sex, gender and the diagnosis of autism—A biosocial view of the male preponderance
S Goldman�- Research in autism spectrum disorders, 2013 - Elsevier
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are behaviorally defined neurodevelopmental disorders.
The best known yet less understood characteristic of autism is its unexplained male�…
The best known yet less understood characteristic of autism is its unexplained male�…
[HTML][HTML] Understanding autism in the light of sex/gender
Autism has long been described as a predominantly male condition, with a widely cited
male: female ratio of 4 to 5: 1 [1]. Over the past two decades, we have witnessed a trend�…
male: female ratio of 4 to 5: 1 [1]. Over the past two decades, we have witnessed a trend�…
Etiologies underlying sex differences in autism spectrum disorders
SM Schaafsma, DW Pfaff�- Frontiers in neuroendocrinology, 2014 - Elsevier
The male predominance of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is one of the best-known, and
at the same time, one of the least understood characteristics of these disorders. In this paper�…
at the same time, one of the least understood characteristics of these disorders. In this paper�…