Considerations in Diagnostic Assessment of Females for Autism Spectrum Disorder

• By: Caroline I. Magyar, PhD, BCBA Magyar Psychological Services, LLC
• April 1st, 2020
• assessment, diagnosis, DSM 5, females, screening, Spring 2020 Issue
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The literature suggests that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may go undiagnosed in females who do not have intellectual and/or language impairment (e.g., Mandy et al, 2012). Research on differences in ASD symptom presentation in females versus males is not yet well-developed and findings across...