Fact 5: Males are more frequently diagnosed with ASD than females
ASD is 4-5 times more common in males. Differences in diagnosis are attributed to females' ability to "camouflage" symptoms, such as:
- Making eye contact
- Preparing conversation phrases
- Mimicking social behaviors
Key Points: Girls with mild symptoms are diagnosed 2 years later than boys.
- Females are underrepresented in higher IQ ranges.
- Girls show better social and language skills than boys with similar profiles.
- Females exhibit fewer repetitive behaviors, but these may differ in quality.
- Differences in symptom presentation become clearer with age.
- Assessment tools often focus on male symptoms, affecting diagnosis rates.