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Library Categories > Girls on the Spectrum > Autism 'may be missed in girls'

 
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Autism 'may be missed in girls' 		   
Summary Statement:

Girls with mild autism are less likely to be identified and diagnosed than boys, a study suggests.

Researchers examined 493 boys and 100 girls with autistic spectrum disorders.

They found the girls showed different symptoms, and fewer signs of symptoms traditionally associated with autism, such as repetitive behaviour.

The researchers, who presented their work to a Royal College of Psychiatrists meeting, said this might mean cases among girls are missed.
Submission Date:

09/21/2008by: shannonj
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