This chapter explores the underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis of females with autism, discussing the prevalence, social difficulties, and potential reasons why girls often go undiagnosed. It also explores the biological perspective on the higher ratio of autism in males compared to females.
Most people tend to think of autism as a male disorder, and the character in the film Rain Man often comes to mind. But emerging research shows that girls often have different symptoms which cause them to slip through the net.
This program was originally broadcast in June 2015,