Is Autism More Common in Boys Than Girls?

Yes, autism is more commonly diagnosed in boys than in girls. Research shows that boys are about four times more likely to be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, experts believe this gap may not reflect true prevalence, rather, it may be due to differences in how autism presents in boys versus girls.

Boys often display more noticeable or traditional autism traits, such as repetitive behaviors or delayed speech. Girls, on the other hand, may show subtler signs. They might mask their challenges by copying social behaviors or appearing more socially engaged, which can lead to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis.

As awareness grows, more professionals are recognizing that autism looks different in every child, regardless of gender. Early screening and personalized therapy can help ensure every child gets the support they need to thrive.

At Milestone Achievement, we provide compassionate, individualized ABA therapy in Georgia, helping children both boys and girls develop communication, social, and life skills in a supportive environment.

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SOURCE:

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2015/09/girls-and-boys-with-autism-differ-in-behavior-brain-structure.html

https://www.cdc.gov/autism/data-research/index.html

https://research.umn.edu/news/why-autism-strikes-mostly-boys

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28545751/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_and_gender_differences_in_autism