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