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Chapter 2 - Autism Spectrum Disorder in Males

Considerations for Outcomes and Intervention

from Section 1 - The Developmental Context and Developmental Disorders

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 March 2021

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Renee Testa  and
Bruce Tonge
Edited by
David Castle  and
David Coghill
David Castle
Affiliation:
University of Melbourne
David Coghill
Affiliation:
University of Melbourne
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In this chapter we present an overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and describe the differences in prevalence, co-morbidity, and clinical presentation between males and females. We then discuss factors to consider in the assessment of males in the autism spectrum across the lifespan. We complete our discussion with an overview of outcomes in adulthood, and potential ways to progress and improve the trajectories of this clinical group. It is important to note that given the significantly higher prevalence rate of males to females in ASD, the majority of studies have an overwhelming proportion of males, regardless of whether they focused upon gender differences.

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