Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the serious developmental disorders
that is usually diagnosed below the age of three years. Although the severity of the disease's …

Health-related conditions often differ qualitatively or quantitatively between individuals of
different birth-assigned sexes and gender identities, and/or with different gendered …

Some autistic people employ strategies and behaviours to cope with the everyday social
world, thereby 'camouflaging'their autistic differences and difficulties. This review aimed to …

Autism is more commonly diagnosed in males than females. One explanation is the 'female
protective effect': there is something inherent in being female which reduces the likelihood of …

There is increased recognition that women and girls with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
are underserved by the clinical criteria and processes required to receive a diagnosis. This …

Children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience
challenges in emotion regulation (ER) and emotion dysregulation (ED) which can interfere …

This comprehensive thematic review aims to highlight and familiarize readers with the
challenges and pitfalls encountered in differential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders …

Camouflaging of autistic characteristics in social situations is hypothesised as a common
social co** strategy for adults with autism spectrum conditions (ASC). Camouflaging may …

Objective To derive the first systematically calculated estimate of the relative proportion of
boys and girls with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through a meta-analysis of prevalence …

Females often receive autism spectrum condition diagnoses later than males, leaving needs
misunderstood. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of female adults …