Autism among males and females more equal than thought

While ASD is thought to be more common in males, this new study shows that by the age of 20, an equal number of males and females have received this diagnosis. — 123rf

Autism has long been viewed as a condition that predominantly affects males, but a study from Sweden shows that autism may actually occur at comparable rates among both males and females.

Published by The BMJ medical journal, the study results show a clear female catch-up effect during adolescence.