Presentation of Autism Across the Gender Gap
May 8, 2023

NeurAbilities

Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a growing patient population with the most recent data from the CDC indicating 1 in 36 children (identified by age 8) are diagnosed with ASD. It has historically been observed at a higher rate among boys at a ratio of 1 female for every 4 males diagnosed with autism. As more is known about autism, there is a growing awareness that these gender and sex differences may be more complex than we originally thought. Clinicians and researchers are now finding differences in the way autism presents across genders, and higher prevalence in biological males may not necessarily mean that more boys have autism. Often, autism in girls just looks different from the stereotype of autistic behavior, so some doctors might not diagnose it. Or, what has been found among females, is many are not diagnosed until well into adulthood.

Dr. Theobald will discuss the varying symptoms of autism, how symptoms can present in biological males and females, review brain structure differences associated with autism, and provide reasons why autism can be overlooked in girls.

This TS Talk will be approximately 40-45 minutes of lecture and 15-20 minutes of Q&A.

REGISTRATION LINK >>>

Note: Because we are ta­­­lking about Autism generally, Dr. Theobald will not be providing any diagnostic impressions for specific cases.

Presented by: Dr. Azlen Theobald, Neuropsychologist at NeurAbilities Healthcare

Date & Time
May 17, 2023 07:00 PM EST

Behavior Services

ABA Therapy

Autism Services

IBHS Services

Medical Services

Neurology

Neuropsychiatry

HD-EEG Testing

Developmental

Developmental Peds

Autism Services

Psychological

Neuropsychology

Training Programs

Resources

'Hope Matters' Blog

Upcoming Events

Epilepsy Awareness

Child Development

Webinars Library

Community Links

Downloads

Press Center

About Us

Our Story

Our Team

Our Values

Patient Stories

DEI Statement

Quick Links

Home Page

Billing & Insurance

Request Records

Prescription Refills

Knowledge Base

Leave Feedback