Why autism is often missed in women and girls | Kate Kahle
TED Health
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The Importance of Special Interests in Autism
For every four boys diagnosed with autism, only one girl is diagnosed. White children are 19% more likely than black children to receive an autism diagnosis. Males who outwardly display mild symptoms of autism are diagnosed on average two years earlier than women who display similar symptoms. This might be because female special interests are generally more socially accepted than male special interests.
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