This masking, Krasno noted, contributes to misunderstandings and misdiagnoses, particularly among women, people of color and gender-diverse individuals who do not fit traditional stereotypes of autism. Historically, autism research and diagnostic tools have focused on white, cisgender boys under age five, Krasno said.

The revised and expanded version of the Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ-REV) is specifically designed to capture autism spectrum disorder in girls. In a study from 2011, it was noted that certain items in the questionnaire, such as 'very determined', 'avoids demands' and 'careless with physical appearance and dress' were ...

As well as academics, some of whom have lived experience of autism, the research team included two community researchers: individuals diagnosed with autism who take part in community activism and advocacy. ... Participants often felt alienated from others due to their autism, finding it hard to connect with neurotypical women or traditional ...

Autism is a heterogenous set of neurodevelopmental conditions characterised by differences in social communication; repetitive and restricted behaviours, interests, or activities; and sensory differences [].Recent estimates suggest around 1 in 36 children are autistic, although recognition and diagnosis of autism is increasing over time and estimates vary across studies [2,3,4].

Can you look at the MRI findings in "Sex differences in functional connectivity during fetal brain development (PMCID: PMC6944279) and compare it to the findings in the section on brain imaging in ...