Recognizing Signs of Autism in Women
Texas Christian Counseling
Autism (autism spectrum disorder) is a developmental disability that is typically diagnosed in toddlers under the age of three. It is not gender specific. However, it has been noted that it is becoming common for women to be diagnosed as an adult. It is believed that this may happen because women can mask autistic traits more easily than men. Because of this, in adult women, it is often under-diagnosed. The fact that it is overlooked can cause frustration for those women who have autism but have been misdiagnosed. These women struggle with relationships sensory issues, and other challenges that cannot be treated because there is no diagnosis. Once they have...
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