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Autistic females are very good at hiding their autism

Why do so many autistic people try to hide their autism and why are female autistic individuals so good at it?

Category: Adult Autism, Female Autism PhenotypeTags: autism in adults, autism in women, camouflaging, female autism, late diagnosed autism, masking, mental health, psychology, social survival, socializing in autism, suicide

What is the Female Autism Phenotype?

Here’s the real reason why women and girls fail to get diagnosed with autism.

Category: Autism Diagnosis, Female Autism PhenotypeTags: autism diagnostic criteria, autism myths and stereotypes, autism research, autistic characteristics, camouflaging, female autism, highly sensitive person, masking, neurodiversity, special interests, suicide

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