Autistic Females

Autistic girls and women face unique mental health challenges compared to their male counterparts, including higher rates of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and sleep disorders. Autistic females are at increased risk for psychiatric hospitalisation and tend to access mental health services more frequently than autistic males. Notably, autism diagnosis is often delayed in girls, sometimes by 8-10 years compared to boys, due to gender stereotypes and a tendency for girls to mask autistic traits, which can lead to missed opportunities for early intervention and support.
Autistic Females
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