Girls have higher rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) than boys by a ratio of about 3:1.

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Girls actually have lower rates of ASD than boys, with a ratio of about 1:4. This is why ASD is often thought of as a "male-dominated" disorder. However, recent research suggests that ASD may be underdiagnosed in girls, as they may present with different symptoms than boys or may learn to mask their symptoms better, making it harder to identify the disorder.

Girls Have Higher Rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Than