Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable.Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions ...

An autism expert has highlighted seven subtle signs of autism in girls that parents and professionals often overlook, which contrast sharply with the more apparent symptoms usually observed in boys.

Autism is at least four times more common in boys, but scientists taking a closer look are finding some gender-based surprises: Many girls with autism have social skills that can mask the condition.

When it comes to autism, the statistics are clear. Boys are diagnosed nearly four times more often than girls. However, research shows girls might be flying under the radar a bit, and not getting that ...

At 37 years old, Grimes is finally connecting the dots. “Got diagnosed [with] ADHD/autism this year and realized I’m prob dyslexic, which is why I can’t spell at all without spellcheck,” the Canadian ...

Some girls manage to camouflage symptoms until school pressures to fit in become overwhelming, delaying diagnosis until around age 8 or 9, said Alycia Halladay, chief science officer at the Autism ...

These biases and shortcomings are the subject of “Off the Spectrum: Why the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls,” a new book by brain imaging expert Gina Rippon. Rippon, professor emeritus of ...

April is National Autism Acceptance Month, which brings awareness to neurodiversity, encourages support for autistic individuals, and highlights disparities in access to care, support, and resources.

One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...

(CNN) — Researchers historically have viewed autism as a distinctly “male” neurotype. But why? Is it because they only paid attention to symptoms in boys, and girls haven’t been screened properly?