Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10471666 | Social Science & Medicine | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠ASDs show a consistently elevated ratio of males to females among diagnosed cases. ⺠Gender socialization and labeling effects may both contribute to this disparity. ⺠Social developmental environment differs subtly for boys and girls from infancy. ⺠Differential environmental elements could be protective for some at-risk females. ⺠Studies also suggest diagnosis may be more likely in males given symptoms.
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Authors
Keely Cheslack-Postava, Rebecca M. Jordan-Young,