Unmasking the Spectrum: Identifying and Treating Autism in Women
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Objectives Define autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its core characteristics Provide insights into the underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis of ASD in females Highlight the differences in how autism may manifest in women compared to men Explore the intersectionality of autism and gender through consideration of how cultural, societal, and systemic factors influence diagnosis and access to services Discuss interventions and suports for females with ASD
Source: The Medicine Forum
Authors: Belkoff, MD, Andie, Sudhakar, MD, Emily
Institution: Thomas Jefferson University
Language: English
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7043888771