ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2019
A Qualitative Exploration of the Female Experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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84 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Experiences of females on the autism spectrum through the perspective of minority stress theory: a review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Predictors of irritability in pediatric autistic populations: a scoping review.Frontiers in child and adolescent psychiatry · 2024Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of Passing as Non-autistic in Autism Spectrum Disorder.Clinical child and family psychology review · 2021Pooled it
- Social Responsiveness as a Mediator in Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Autistic Youth with Maladaptive and Interfering Anxiety.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Trial
- Effects of Mozart-Orff parent-child music therapy among mothers and their preschool children with autism spectrum disorder: A mixed-methods randomised controlled trial.BMC pediatrics · 2024Trial
- Cognitive and Motor Development in Autistic Children: A Multi-Modal Feasibility Study Combining Neuroimaging and Virtual Reality Paradigms.Brain sciences · 2026Article
- Preservation of Higher-Order Cognition in Autistic Females: Evidence from Two Deeply-Phenotyped Cohorts in Hong Kong and the United States.Research square · 2026Article
- "Only Boys Can be Autistic": A Qualitative Exploration of Gender Stereotype and Socialization on the Diagnostic Journey.Autism in adulthood · 2026Article
- Untangling Sex and Gender Differences in Impression Management and Associated Autism Features in French Autistic Adults.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research · 2026Article
- Global and regional insights: unravelling the epidemiological factors and burden of autism spectrum disorders with a focus on China from 1990 to 2021.BMJ paediatrics open · 2026Article
- Depression in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Neurobiological Convergence and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies.Biology · 2026Review
- Camouflaging and autism: Conceptualisation and methodological issues.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Review
- Precocious Puberty and Risk of Psychiatric Disorders: A Nationwide Cohort Study Using Prospective Registry Data.The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2026Article
- Community views on the assessment and diagnosis of autism: Principles to guide clinical practice.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Article
- Identification of autistic Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand: A national cross-sectional study.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Article
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- Misunderstood, Minimised, Misrepresented: Autistic Young Adults' Experiences of Epistemic Injustices in Healthcare Interactions Around Autism.Sociology of health & illness · 2026Article
- Global, Regional, and National Burden of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Trends and Decomposition Analysis From 1990 to 2021, and Projections for 2045.Actas espanolas de psiquiatria · 2025Article
- A Qualitative Study of the Diagnostic Experiences of Young Autistic Adults in China.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- Autistic traits relate to speed/accuracy trade-off but not statistical learning and updating.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
Autism spectrum disorder is thought to be a predominantly male diagnosis, however recent research suggests a smaller gender disparity in prevalence than previously assumed. Accounts of the female experience of autism are important to help reduce likely male-bias in current understanding and recognition of autism. Eighteen autistic females and four mothers of autistic females took part in discussions with a topic guide around diagnosis, impact and coping. A thematic analysis was conducted. Five themes were identified: fitting in the with the norm, potential obstacles for autistic women and girls, negative aspects of autism, the perspective of others, and positive aspects of having autism. We hope that greater understanding of the experiences of autistic females may lead to improved awareness, diagnosis and support for women and girls.
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