Sex Differences in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Focus on High Functioning Children and Adolescents
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15519072 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Concetta de Giambattista (0000-0002-7931-5392, University of Bari Aldo Moro), Patrizia Ventura (University of Bari Aldo Moro), Paolo Trerotoli (0000-0001-7102-9108, University of Bari Aldo Moro), Francesco Margari (0000-0002-2506-2086, University of Bari Aldo Moro), Lucia Margari (0000-0002-9203-3373, University of Bari Aldo Moro, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Pages | 539835-539835 |
| Publication date | 2021-07-09 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.539835 |
| PMID | 34305658 |
| OpenAlex | W3180086702 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 96 |
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has historically been studied, known, and diagnosed in males. Females tend to remain unidentified, especially those with average intelligence abilities. This sex/gender difference might be partially explained by biological risk factors, but it is probably also bound to methodological issues. The present study aims to examine phenotypic characteristics (cognitive, emotive, socio-communicative, and academic) of a group of 54 females with ASD matched to a group of 55 males with ASD (3-18 years), all without cognitive impairment. Results suggest that there are subtle, yet potentially meaningful, quantitative, and qualitative phenotypic differences between females and males that common screening tests are not always sensitive enough to recognize. Further studies to improve practice and course for the assessment of females, reducing sex/gender-based inequities in ASD care, are required
Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Biological sex · Cognition · Developmental psychology · Emotive · Psychiatry · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Development and Digital Technology · Clinical Psychology · Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |