Autism Awareness

Late Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Girls and Women

Late Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Girls and Women

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that on 1 in 59 children have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. They also estimate that boys are four times more likely to have a diagnosis than girls. Are there less female children experiencing the symptoms of ASD or are they just going undiagnosed or in some cases, or being diagnosed with other mental health issues instead?