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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-11-2013 | Original Paper

A Review of the Role of Female Gender in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Auteurs: Melissa Kirkovski, Peter G. Enticott, Paul B. Fitzgerald

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 11/2013

Abstract

This paper reviews the literature exploring gender differences associated with the clinical presentation of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The potentially mediating effect of comorbid psychopathology, biological and neurodevelopmental implications on these gender differences is also discussed. A vastly heterogeneous condition, while females on the lower-functioning end of the spectrum appear to be more severely affected, an altered clinical manifestation of the disorder among high-functioning females may consequently result in many being un or misdiagnosed. To date, there is strong bias in the literature towards the clinical presentation of ASD in males. It is imperative that future research explores gender differences across the autism spectrum, in order to improve researchers’, clinicians’ and the publics’ understanding of this debilitating disorder.

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Titel: A Review of the Role of Female Gender in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Auteurs: Melissa Kirkovski
Peter G. Enticott
Paul B. Fitzgerald
Publicatiedatum: 01-11-2013
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 11/2013
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1811-1

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