Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) girls are diagnosed later than boys because they have less noticeable symptoms, say researchers at the Kennedy Institute in Maryland.

The study involved 50 thousand. people affected by ASD, as well as their relatives. An analysis of the data showed that on average girls are diagnosed with autism later (at four years old) than boys (3.8 years old). In girls, the symptoms appeared less noticeably, which delayed the diagnosis. In addition, girls had symptoms different from boys, as the online publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old reports Pannochka. net Girls were more willing to establish social connections and tried to interpret the behavior of those around them, and boys were more often more serious and repeated certain movements, for example, patting. Differences in social interaction skills persisted even in old age, scientists noted.

The results of the study showed that girls with autism spectrum disorders, as well as, possibly, older women with this disease, differ from men in key symptoms and behavior, this is especially noticeable in the issue of social interaction.

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