Brain Sci July 2021 PMID 34356146

Gender Differences in Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis among Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder with No Language or Intellectual Disability.

Camilla Gesi, Giovanni Migliarese, Sara Torriero, Martina Capellazzi, Anna Caterina Omboni, Giancarlo Cerveri, Claudio Mencacci

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The collective discussions demonstrate strong support with comments referencing the research's confirmation of gender gaps and diagnostic delays, using language like 'evidence of large gaps' and 'disparity in funding,' which convey concern and urgency. The tone varies from analytical to advocacy, showing high engagement and recognition of the study's importance for healthcare practices.

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Most discussions support the findings, emphasizing gender disparities in diagnosis and perceived importance.

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Posts show high interest, with many referencing research findings, implications for health disparities, and potential for improved practices.

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The discussion reflects deep engagement, including sharing examples, advocating for change, and referencing detailed studies.

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The conversations highlight a significant impact on awareness and understanding of diagnostic gaps in autism diagnosis, with calls for systemic improvements.

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worstofmen
@worstofmen · X

@dodatamar https://t.co/9emQOnULKX מוצג במחקר הזה, שים לב שהשתתפו במחקר יותר גברים מאשר נשים ועדיין גם יותר נשים אובחנו מאוחר וגם נשים אובחנו מאוחר יותר בממוצע וביותר מפגשים עם גורם מאבחן

Aug 27, 2024 · 4 likes · 324 followers View post →
Dr
@draevans · X

What are the consequences of mis and missed diagnosis? https://t.co/seubnwMPXK

Apr 7, 2024 · 2 likes · 8,479 followers View post →
Lauren C.
@Lau_Cob_ · X

@Elpablopoolboy @YessicaYesOrNo @mrs_smashysmash @bieg9093 @CrgKevin @madmothership @NextSlt @cm191993 @NeuroRebel @MAMelby @AnnMemmott @SENDinfoBucks @taylor_ell53445 @audacityinblack @Gaawachan @LA_Knight89 @Rec_A_Dork “Compared to males, females showed a significantly greater delay in referral to mental health services and a significantly higher age at diagnosis of ASD.” https://t.co/KNRCrBijEJ

Dec 16, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,550 followers View post →
Georgina Barnes
@DrGLBarnes · X

@SusanMadigan3 @HappeLab Hi! There’s a study which has looked at this to some degree (albeit in a small sample and not specific to ASD vs EUPD) but might be worth taking a look as a starting point (+ at the refs) https://t.co/TUD5qYegkP

Sep 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 308 followers View post →
Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

Gender Differences in Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis among Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder with No Language or Intellectual Disability https://t.co/3huiT80ESS

Aug 7, 2021 · 1 like · 2 shares · 4,989 followers View post →
Meng-Chuan Lai 賴孟泉
@mengchuanlai · X

“Gender Differences in Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis among Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder with No Language or Intellectual Disability” https://t.co/m2Wjfq1Oc6

Sep 15, 2021 · 1 like · 1,779 followers View post →

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Shehal Joseph ∞ ☀️
@shehal · X

https://t.co/RIViw9LUtT

Apr 7, 2025 · 1 like · 1,109 followers View post →
worstofmen
@worstofmen · X

@dodatamar https://t.co/9emQOnULKX מוצג במחקר הזה, שים לב שהשתתפו במחקר יותר גברים מאשר נשים ועדיין גם יותר נשים אובחנו מאוחר וגם נשים אובחנו מאוחר יותר בממוצע וביותר מפגשים עם גורם מאבחן

Aug 27, 2024 · 4 likes · 324 followers View post →
Olive Garten
@makebelieveleaf · X

@autismgadfly Evidence of large gaps: Italy: https://t.co/aJ1VaSPdIZ Netherlands: https://t.co/gQO5LxPE78 Canada: https://t.co/338HQhedEP Scotland: https://t.co/nST6hgEAFj

May 7, 2024 · 84 followers View post →
Dr
@draevans · X

What are the consequences of mis and missed diagnosis? https://t.co/seubnwMPXK

Apr 7, 2024 · 2 likes · 8,479 followers View post →
Lauren C.
@Lau_Cob_ · X

@Elpablopoolboy @mrs_smashysmash @bieg9093 @CrgKevin @YessicaYesOrNo @madmothership @NextSlt @cm191993 @NeuroRebel @MAMelby @AnnMemmott @SENDinfoBucks @taylor_ell53445 @audacityinblack @Gaawachan @LA_Knight89 @Rec_A_Dork This is explained here: “Females were less likely to be correctly diagnosed and more likely to be misdiagnosed at first evaluation than men.” https://t.co/KNRCrBijEJ

Dec 16, 2023 · 2,550 followers View post →
Lauren C.
@Lau_Cob_ · X

@Elpablopoolboy @YessicaYesOrNo @mrs_smashysmash @bieg9093 @CrgKevin @madmothership @NextSlt @cm191993 @NeuroRebel @MAMelby @AnnMemmott @SENDinfoBucks @taylor_ell53445 @audacityinblack @Gaawachan @LA_Knight89 @Rec_A_Dork “Compared to males, females showed a significantly greater delay in referral to mental health services and a significantly higher age at diagnosis of ASD.” https://t.co/KNRCrBijEJ

Dec 16, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,550 followers View post →
Robert Wade
@rwade300 · X

RT @MarillaDruitt: @PhilipG54319460 @rwade300 @gabriellecj disparity of funding https://t.co/PA2myXqQmq sex differences after MI https://t.…

Dec 8, 2022 · 1 share · 484 followers View post →
Marilla Druitt
@MarillaDruitt · X

@PhilipG54319460 @rwade300 @gabriellecj disparity of funding https://t.co/PA2myXqQmq sex differences after MI https://t.co/0Vkc0kkCyh we don't measure things from the start https://t.co/smWX8CyGLd diagnostic delay in eg TB https://t.co/whtjo0gZ1A eg autism https://t.co/P0Tt7gCq3W Absolutely let's improve health for all

Dec 8, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 948 followers View post →
Lauren C.
@Lau_Cob_ · X

@Benoit03157452 @phl43 “Females were less likely to be correctly diagnosed and more likely to be misdiagnosed at first evaluation than men.” https://t.co/5jIZhg4JY8

Jun 14, 2022 · 2,550 followers View post →
me... !
@myownaccount_me · X

Gender Differences in Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis among Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder with No Language or Intellectual Disability https://t.co/es0q0SDHhS

Jan 14, 2022 · 507 followers View post →
Robin McStay, Esquirrel
@robinmcstay · X

@laurenancona This recent study appears to confirm your hypothesis. https://t.co/e07gcaNjzN

Oct 25, 2021 · 1 like · 566 followers View post →
Meng-Chuan Lai 賴孟泉
@mengchuanlai · X

“Gender Differences in Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis among Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder with No Language or Intellectual Disability” https://t.co/m2Wjfq1Oc6

Sep 15, 2021 · 1 like · 1,779 followers View post →
Georgina Barnes
@DrGLBarnes · X

@SusanMadigan3 @HappeLab Hi! There’s a study which has looked at this to some degree (albeit in a small sample and not specific to ASD vs EUPD) but might be worth taking a look as a starting point (+ at the refs) https://t.co/TUD5qYegkP

Sep 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 308 followers View post →
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@LUC_autism · X

RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: Gender Differences in Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis among Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder with No Language o…

Aug 8, 2021 · 2 shares · 3,098 followers View post →
Jacqui Mc Menamin
@jackmcme · X

RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: Gender Differences in Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis among Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder with No Language o…

Aug 7, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,843 followers View post →
Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

Gender Differences in Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis among Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder with No Language or Intellectual Disability https://t.co/3huiT80ESS

Aug 7, 2021 · 1 like · 2 shares · 4,989 followers View post →
#Autism
@Autism_Journal · X

Gender Differences in Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis among Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder with No Language or Intellectual Disability https://t.co/EhiOauvSxU #PubMed #Autism

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