We know now that boys aren’t the only ones who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As the science advances and we learn more and more about autism, boys are being diagnosed in greater numbers, and receiving needed services, accommodations, and understanding. But what about their sisters? We [More...]
AUTISTIC GIRLS & WOMEN: The Myth, The Mask, The Message
The Myth Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has historically been regarded as a condition which affected males significantly more often than females. In 2016 the Center for Disease Control (CDC) gave a ratio of approximately 1:4, with boys being diagnosed about four times as often as girls. But [More...]