Sex Differences in the Developmental Trajectories of Autism Spectrum Disorder

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McFayden, T., Putnam, O., Grzadzinski, R., & Harrop, C. (2023). Sex Differences in the Developmental Trajectories of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 10(1), 80-91. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-023-00270-y

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Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Females and males are disproportionately diagnosed with autism, a sex difference that has historically represented this neurodevelopmental condition. The current review examines lifespan developmental trajectories of autism based on sex to elucidate behavioral phenotypic differences that may contribute to differential rates of diagnosis. RECENT FINDINGS: We review sex differences in diagnostic criteria: social communication and restricted interests/repetitive behaviors (RRBs). Results suggest RRBs are more indicative of a diagnosis in males, whereas social differences are more indicative of a diagnosis in females. Factors contributing to a later diagnosis in females include social strengths (camouflaging) and diagnostic overshadowing. SUMMARY: Sex differences in diagnostic criteria may contribute to differential rates of identification in males and females. Sex differences are most pronounced when assessing naturalistic social communication instead of reliance on standardized measure. Numerous future directions are identified including increasing samples of sub-threshold autistic females and evaluating longitudinal sex differences.

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