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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Gender-Specific Manifestations and Diagnostic Challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Women: A Focused Study

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MBMihaela BadeaNAN. AnatolJDJ. Dorin

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Overview

Focused study reveals unique ASD symptoms in women, highlighting diagnostic challenges and gender-specific needs.

Key Points

  • Women with autism spectrum disorder often exhibit distinct behavioral patterns, complicating accurate diagnosis.
  • Statistical analysis shows significant differences in social communication and repetitive behaviors between males and females.
  • Mixed-methods approach utilized quantitative diagnostic tools and qualitative interviews with 50 women diagnosed with ASD.
  • The findings support the need for tailored diagnostic criteria that reflect gender-specific presentations in autism.

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Badea et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4507931b076d99fa57d2ahttps://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.842
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