A revolutionary new understanding of autism in girls
7 days ago
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- Autism is often perceived globally as a 'lonely disease', with autistic individuals seen as aloof and socially awkward.
- Historically, autism was considered a predominantly male condition, leading to a skewed understanding of the disorder.
- Recent research reveals that autism in women and girls has been vastly underrecognized, with differences in how the female autistic brain functions, particularly in social motivations and behaviors.
- Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition typically diagnosed by age 5, characterized by difficulties in social communication and interaction, along with restricted and repetitive behaviors.
- The World Health Organization estimates that 1% of children worldwide are autistic, indicating a significant but potentially undercounted population.