Female Autism Checklist

Autism in females often presents with subtler or less stereotypical symptoms, leading to challenges in recognition and diagnosis. Females may exhibit better social masking, camouflage their difficulties, and develop coping strategies, making their symptoms less noticeable than males.

The atypical presentation of autism in females, coupled with societal expectations and gender biases in diagnostic criteria, leads to underrecognition. Symptoms may be misinterpreted or attributed to other conditions, resulting in delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis.

Signs of autism in females include difficulties in social interaction despite efforts to fit in, sensory sensitivities, intense interests in specific subjects, masking of social behaviors, challenges in interpreting social cues, and struggles with emotional regulation.