March 2019 PMID 30852705

Women and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Diagnosis and Implications for Treatment of Adolescents and Adults.

Renée M Green, Alyssa M Travers, Yamini Howe, Christopher J McDougle

Mentions

31
Peak: 14 in Mar 2019
across 4 sources since Mar 2019

Extended reach

134,197
potential audience

Total likes

1,962

Video views

45,695

Mentions per month

Mar 2019 – Nov 2023

Where it's discussed

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  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions around the article reveal a focus on diagnostic disparities, with references to camouflaging behaviors and the need for more research, e.g., 'women with ASD have had negative experiences with professionals' and calls for objective data. This tone of acknowledgment and curiosity reflects moderate engagement and shared interest in improving understanding and outcomes for women with ASD.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments acknowledge and support the article's focus on gender differences and diagnosis challenges in women with ASD.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions demonstrate moderate interest, highlighting key points like camouflaging and misdiagnosis, suggesting engagement but not deep exploration.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts mention specific aspects such as phenotypes, co-morbidities, and cultural factors, indicating a shared effort to understand and discuss the research details.

ImpactModerate impact

The comments underscore the importance of recognizing gender-specific differences for improving diagnosis and treatment, showing a recognition of the article's relevance.

Abstract in brief

  • The article explores how gender influences the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in women and adolescent females, noting that symptoms and behaviors often differ from those seen in males.
  • It highlights that women and girls may display unique phenotypes, comorbid conditions, and use camouflage strategies to hide symptoms, which can lead to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.
  • Understanding these gender-specific differences is crucial for improving diagnosis, tailoring treatment approaches, and enhancing the quality of life for women with autism.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Proteína Autista
@tRNAsintetasa · X

Como siempre, queda mucho por ver, entender y estudiar. Y como siempre, grupos mixtos de científicos serían muy enriquecedores para ello. Poco a poco supongo, tampoco le pidamos peras al olmo. https://t.co/DGWN7cBGck

May 26, 2022 · 7 likes · 1 share · 359 followers View post →
Oakleigh Folkes, Ph.D.
@folkesphd · X

Informative read by Green et al. "women with ASD have had negative experiences with professionals who denied their ASD, experienced shame due to their inability to manage their relationships, and/or have become victims of assault" https://t.co/sF4aWgzOfI

Mar 17, 2019 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 392 followers View post →
Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

Women and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Diagnosis and Implications for Treatment of Adolescents and Adults https://t.co/XJtoanGv46 Mentions camouflaging but we really need more (objective) data on how this does/does not affect presentation... https://t.co/4BZjhGS4eH

Mar 11, 2019 · 4 likes · 4,989 followers View post →
Spectrum (Autism Research News)
@Spectrum · X

This literature review examines how gender differences influence #autism diagnoses — and lack thereof — in girls and women. https://t.co/zthJGn9L94

Mar 15, 2019 · 2 likes · 6 shares · 30,855 followers View post →
corry will
@notcorry · X

@haywire_mac https://t.co/9UpV9MIaXN i mean??? this is literally me talking to an autistic person about autism...

Mar 10, 2023 · 2 likes · 20,950 followers View post →
ឈឺក្បាល
@artincambodia · X

@drdrew https://t.co/LxDBwCa0fC

Sep 12, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,204 followers View post →

All mentions

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Cyarine joins us this week to chat about the science of Autism. The article explores how gender influences the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder in women and adolescent females, emphasizing the…

Sci Guys · Feb 27, 2022 39,893 views
drains ✿
@circlingdrains · X

@bfutruecrime https://t.co/jO17LP2kDQ i think self diagnosis is valid, also this gave me a lot to think about so give it a watch maybe before you try and grab one?

Nov 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 530 followers View post →
ឈឺក្បាល
@artincambodia · X

@drdrew https://t.co/LxDBwCa0fC

Sep 12, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,204 followers View post →
Women in Neuropsychology (WIN)
@SCN_WIN · X

The 2nd is a review highlighting that differing phenotypes, psychiatric co-morbidities, & level of “camouflaging” further contribute to the discrepancy in prevalence rates & resulting misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis in adolescent females & women. https://t.co/VexWUbij60 https://t.co/WtmmF723vB

Jul 2, 2023 · 2,954 followers View post →
corry will
@notcorry · X

@haywire_mac https://t.co/9UpV9MIaXN i mean??? this is literally me talking to an autistic person about autism...

Mar 10, 2023 · 2 likes · 20,950 followers View post →
Innae
@Innaething · X

@urlocalem0 https://t.co/jq36uJiVst C le deuxième ep de ce podcast que je regarde et c très chouette

Feb 15, 2023 · 312 followers View post →
me piro, vampiro
@ProfCabezas · X

RT @tRNAsintetasa: Como siempre, queda mucho por ver, entender y estudiar. Y como siempre, grupos mixtos de científicos serían muy enriquec…

May 28, 2022 · 1 share · 1,450 followers View post →
Proteína Autista
@tRNAsintetasa · X

Como siempre, queda mucho por ver, entender y estudiar. Y como siempre, grupos mixtos de científicos serían muy enriquecedores para ello. Poco a poco supongo, tampoco le pidamos peras al olmo. https://t.co/DGWN7cBGck

May 26, 2022 · 7 likes · 1 share · 359 followers View post →
hermithasbulla
@hermithasbulla · X

@bonksanon @AlisonM202 @ItsEmilyKaty 1) https://t.co/0xAs9l2ct2 2) https://t.co/oBMzqFaTqA 3) https://t.co/7YUZht5Tf6 4) https://t.co/DZBarPCWyZ 5) https://t.co/Hlev1rpBrW

Apr 23, 2022 · 53 followers View post →
lily
@suncatx · X

@eohomo and the hidden cohort https://t.co/3yTnZoVMt9

Jul 15, 2020 · 1 like · 224 followers View post →
Parent Infant Centre
@infantmh · X

RT @Spectrum: This literature review examines how gender differences influence #autism diagnoses — and lack thereof — in girls and women. h…

Mar 19, 2019 · 6 shares · 1,183 followers View post →
@argelaguilarvalles.bsky.social
@ArgelAV · X

RT @folkesphd: Informative read by Green et al. "women with ASD have had negative experiences with professionals who denied their ASD, expe…

Mar 17, 2019 · 2 shares · 2,076 followers View post →
Rafael Perez, Ph.D
@RafNeuroPh · X

RT @folkesphd: Informative read by Green et al. "women with ASD have had negative experiences with professionals who denied their ASD, expe…

Mar 17, 2019 · 2 shares · 1,895 followers View post →
Oakleigh Folkes, Ph.D.
@folkesphd · X

Informative read by Green et al. "women with ASD have had negative experiences with professionals who denied their ASD, experienced shame due to their inability to manage their relationships, and/or have become victims of assault" https://t.co/sF4aWgzOfI

Mar 17, 2019 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 392 followers View post →
Trentino Autism Initiative (TRAIN)
@autism_train · X

RT @Spectrum: This literature review examines how gender differences influence #autism diagnoses — and lack thereof — in girls and women. h…

Mar 16, 2019 · 6 shares · 108 followers View post →
Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
@journaljhrs · X

RT @Spectrum: This literature review examines how gender differences influence #autism diagnoses — and lack thereof — in girls and women. h…

Mar 16, 2019 · 6 shares · 139 followers View post →
Gelareh Jowkar
@GJowkar · X

RT @Spectrum: This literature review examines how gender differences influence #autism diagnoses — and lack thereof — in girls and women. h…

Mar 15, 2019 · 6 shares · 2 followers View post →
Kelly L. Coburn (they/them)
@KCoburnSLP · X

RT @Spectrum: This literature review examines how gender differences influence #autism diagnoses — and lack thereof — in girls and women. h…

Mar 15, 2019 · 6 shares · 572 followers View post →
Spectrum (Autism Research News)
@Spectrum · X

This literature review examines how gender differences influence #autism diagnoses — and lack thereof — in girls and women. https://t.co/zthJGn9L94

Mar 15, 2019 · 2 likes · 6 shares · 30,855 followers View post →
Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

Women and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Diagnosis and Implications for Treatment of Adolescents and Adults https://t.co/XJtoanGv46 Mentions camouflaging but we really need more (objective) data on how this does/does not affect presentation... https://t.co/4BZjhGS4eH

Mar 11, 2019 · 4 likes · 4,989 followers View post →
Activateur de conscience
@ethique59 · X

RT @AutismeInfo: Women and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Diagnosis and Implications for Treatment of Adolescents and Adults https://t.co/mqcQT…

Mar 11, 2019 · 2 shares · 125 followers View post →
AFFA Association Francophone de Femmes Autistes
@FemmesAutistes · X

RT @AutismeInfo: Women and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Diagnosis and Implications for Treatment of Adolescents and Adults https://t.co/mqcQT…

Mar 10, 2019 · 2 shares · 2,663 followers View post →
autisme info
@AutismeInfo · X

Women and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Diagnosis and Implications for Treatment of Adolescents and Adults https://t.co/mqcQTP9aV6 @FemmesAutistes

Mar 10, 2019 · 1 like · 2 shares · 7,684 followers View post →
autisme info
@AutismeInfo · X

Both nosological & cultural factors appear to be contributing to differences in the diagnosis of ASD in women. These differences in presentation have important implications for late diagnosis, treatment of ASD, and the quality of life for women with autism https://t.co/mqcQTP9aV6

Mar 10, 2019 · 7,684 followers View post →