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26 Oct 2016, 12:26 am

Unraveling how autism differs in boys and girls - AP

This does not mean that girls and women still will not be overlooked, denied, and dismissed. It does mean the way way overdue change in understanding and attitudes is beginning to happen.


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26 Oct 2016, 1:27 am

Come to think of it, there's always been more boys than girls in the schools for autism I have attended. Like 3 to 1.