A review of the role of female gender in autism spectrum disorders
By: Kirkovski, Melissa.
Contributor(s): Enticott, Peter G | Fitzgerald, Paul B.
Series: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 43 (11) 2013: 2584-2603.Publisher: 2013Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): AUTISM
| GENDER | FEMALES | SYMPTOMS | ETIOLOGY | DIAGNOSIS | LITERATURE REVIEWSSummary: Reviews the literature exploring gender differences associated with the clinical presentation of autism spectrum disorders. Discusses gender differences with regard to to the diagnostic triad of deficits, followed by comorbid psychopathologies commonly affecting females with ASD. Stresses the importance of gaining a deeper understanding of the female profile of autism so that affected females will not go un- or misdiagnosed, consequently failing to receive appropriate treatment that could significantly improve their quality of life.
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Reviews the literature exploring gender differences associated with the clinical presentation of autism spectrum disorders. Discusses gender differences with regard to to the diagnostic triad of deficits, followed by comorbid psychopathologies commonly affecting females with ASD. Stresses the importance of gaining a deeper understanding of the female profile of autism so that affected females will not go un- or misdiagnosed, consequently failing to receive appropriate treatment that could significantly improve their quality of life.
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