Grimes recently revealed her late diagnosis of ADHD and autism, raising awareness about the trend of girls being undiagnosed. Studies show that approximately 80% of autistic females remain undetected by age 18, largely due to the male-centric focus in autism research, which influences how symptoms are identified. Women typically manifest autism differently than men, showcasing less obvious communication problems but often facing increased anxiety and depression. This difference can lead caregivers and educators to miss critical developmental signs in girls, further complicating timely diagnosis and support.
"Got diagnosed [with] ADHD/autism this year and realized I'm prob dyslexic, which is why I can't spell at all without spellcheck," the Canadian singer recently shared on X.
The gender divide in autism diagnoses reveals that many autistic girls and women are overlooked, with research indicating nearly 80% remain undiagnosed by age 18.
Experts suggest that the male-centric focus of autism research has skewed perceptions of how the disorder manifests in females, often hiding their symptoms.
Dr. Sanjeev Kothare stated, 'In general, men have more severe communication and social problems, including repetitive behaviors and externalizing problems like ADHD.'
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