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What Is Autism? Early Signs and What It Looks Like in Girls
- Autism manifests on a spectrum, affecting communication, social interaction, and sensory processing in diverse ways.
- In girls, autism often looks different and masking can hide traits, delaying recognition.
- Rising autism diagnoses among girls reflect greater awareness and research, not a sudden increase in cases.
- Girls may show intense interests that align with peers, making signs harder to spot.
- Experts say autistic girls often appear socially engaged even when interactions are not reciprocal.
- Voice of experts highlights masking as a key factor in delayed identification.
- Better awareness and research are driving more autism diagnoses in girls.
- The Levine Autism Clinic in Rochester provides comprehensive care for children with ASD.
- Autism affects how a person communicates and experiences the world around them.
- Growing visibility includes more autistic adults, especially women, sharing experiences.
- Awareness, research, and representation aim to improve recognition and support for autistic girls.
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