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Published in: Molecular Autism 1/2015

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Sex and gender differences in autism spectrum disorder: summarizing evidence gaps and identifying emerging areas of priority

Authors: Alycia K Halladay, Somer Bishop, John N Constantino, Amy M Daniels, Katheen Koenig, Kate Palmer, Daniel Messinger, Kevin Pelphrey, Stephan J Sanders, Alison Tepper Singer, Julie Lounds Taylor, Peter Szatmari

Published in: Molecular Autism | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

One of the most consistent findings in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research is a higher rate of ASD diagnosis in males than females. Despite this, remarkably little research has focused on the reasons for this disparity. Better understanding of this sex difference could lead to major advancements in the prevention or treatment of ASD in both males and females. In October of 2014, Autism Speaks and the Autism Science Foundation co-organized a meeting that brought together almost 60 clinicians, researchers, parents, and self-identified autistic individuals. Discussion at the meeting is summarized here with recommendations on directions of future research endeavors.
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Metadata
Title
Sex and gender differences in autism spectrum disorder: summarizing evidence gaps and identifying emerging areas of priority
Authors
Alycia K Halladay
Somer Bishop
John N Constantino
Amy M Daniels
Katheen Koenig
Kate Palmer
Daniel Messinger
Kevin Pelphrey
Stephan J Sanders
Alison Tepper Singer
Julie Lounds Taylor
Peter Szatmari
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Molecular Autism / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 2040-2392
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13229-015-0019-y

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