Why autism is frequently overlooked in women and girls
In short: This video explores the gender discrepancy in autism diagnoses. Advocate Kate Kahle discusses how atypical behaviors in women can lead to missed diagnoses and explains the personal impact of masking.
Kate Kahle argues that autism is not a disease requiring a cure, but rather a different way for brains to function. She highlights how women often do not exhibit the behaviors typically associated with neurodivergence, which significantly affects when and if they receive a diagnosis. Through her own experience of masking and being diagnosed as a teenager, Kahle advocates for increased research into this gender gap to better support neurodivergent women.
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