Abstract Purpose of Review Neurodevelopmental disorders disproportionately affect males.
The mechanisms underlying male vulnerability or female protection are not known and …

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with a
worldwide prevalence of about 1%, characterized by impairments in social interaction …

Social camouflaging describes the use of strategies to compensate for and mask autistic
characteristics during social interactions. A newly developed self-reported measure of …

Abstract We used Framework Analysis to investigate the female autism phenotype and its
impact upon the under-recognition of autism spectrum conditions (ASC) in girls and women …

Autism spectrum disorder is thought to be a predominantly male diagnosis, however recent
research suggests a smaller gender disparity in prevalence than previously assumed …

Appreciating the multilevel sex and gender impacts on presentation, development, and
diagnosis is key to sex-equitable and gender-equitable care for autistic individuals. A holistic …

The COVID-19 pandemic and its policy responses have had a detrimental effect on millions
of people's mental health. Here, we investigate its impact on autistic people and their …

This mixed-methods study examined gender differences in the friendships and conflict
experiences of autistic girls and boys relative to their neurotypical peers. In total, 102 …

The number of university students with autism is increasing, and it is crucial that these
students can access adequate support. An online questionnaire was completed by 26 …

Studies assessing sex/gender differences in autism spectrum conditions often fail to include
typically develo** control groups. It is, therefore, unclear whether observed sex/gender …