Autism has long been seen as more common in males, but this may be due to biased methods that overlook Autistic female presentation. New research correcting for these biases suggests the true male-to-female ratio may be closer to 1:1. More accurate and inclusive studies are needed to understand how Autistic females present differently and improve early diagnosis, especially for girls. Disclaimer: Deficit-based language used.
Autism has long been seen as more common in males, but this may be due to biased methods that overlook Autistic female presentation. New research correcting for these biases suggests the true male-to-female ratio may be closer to 1:1. More accurate and inclusive studies are needed to understand how Autistic females present differently and improve early diagnosis, especially for girls. Disclaimer: Deficit-based language used.
