Autism in women & girls | (MIS)Treated

Nearly 80% of girls with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are missed. Historically, autism has been seen as something that mostly affects boys and men. But a large study published earlier this year suggests the gap may be much smaller than once thought. Researchers found that by age 20, autism diagnosis rates among men and women were nearly equal. So why are so many girls diagnosed later in life? Experts say many girls learn to mask or camouflage their traits, often appearing socially adept while struggling beneath the surface. But that masking can come at… Video by YouTube channel.