How Autism Presents Itself In Women vs. Men

Did you know that autism can present differently in men and women? For a long time, autism research focused only on the experiences of young boys, leaving women largely misunderstood and misdiagnosed. But now, thanks to the voices of the #ActuallyAutistic community, we're finally starting to understand the full spectrum.

In this video, I'm exploring how autism often presents in men and women, as well as explaining why autism is harder to diagnose in women.

I truly believe that every autistic person has something beautiful and unique to offer the world. By understanding these differences, we can create a more understanding and accepting community for everyone.

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Timestamps:
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0:00 - Disclaimer
0:09 - Intro Skit
01:54 - Introduction
04:16 - Overlapping Traits
05:04 - Men vs. Women
07:05 - Masking Hides Autistic Traits
08:09 - Internalized Social Challenges
09:13 - More Acceptable Special Interests
10:07 - Undetected Sensory Issues
11:48 - Overlooked Emotional Regulation Issues
13:45 - Misdiagnosed/Underdiagnosed
15:22 - Conclusion

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