Category: Gender Differences

Autism Gender Differences

After School Restraint Collapse, Asperger's, Assessment, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Awareness Month, Depression, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Meltdown, School, Social Skills, Treatment 23

Different traits? Differences in restricted behaviors? The ability to camouflage symptoms? What are some of the other gender differences in autism? Find out, here!

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Why the Increase in the Prevalence of Autism?

Asperger's, Autism, Autism Awareness, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Intellectual Disability, Mental Health, Repetitive Behaviors, Sensory Issues, support, Symptoms, Treatment 14

Why the Increase in the Prevalence of Autism? Read more, here!

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Light it Up….Pink?!

Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Inclusion 14

Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day.  The kids and I have joined many others around the world by wearing colorful mismatched socks.  The

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The Need for Better Ways to Identify Girls with Autism

Autism, Autism Awareness, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Julia, Mental Health 13

“Are there any concerns with these?” I asked the nurse as I held baby Cate, preparing for her vaccinations. The nurse filled me on

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“Autism and Girls: The Hidden Gender”

Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Parent, Clothing, eye contact, Friendships, Gender Differences, High Functioning Autism, Social Interaction 35

Girls and boys on the autism spectrum often present differently. Read about our family’s gender differences, here!

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Why are Boys Diagnosed With Autism More Than Girls?

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Boys are 5 times more likely to be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) than girls. Why is that? Here is what I found…

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