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For the first time, recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show autism in girls at a prevalence rate higher than 1%. While the CDC says autism is around 4 times as common in boys as in girls, many researchers think the diagnostic gap between the sexes is wider than it should be. The gap suggests that many girls and women don’t get the support they need to navigate the world. 

Unlock the complexities of ADHD beyond the label in the WPS ProLearn® webinar on January 11, 2024, featuring renowned experts Dr. Jina Jang and Dr. J. Thomas Megerian, providing invaluable insights into ADHD assessment, executive functioning, and effective management strategies.

For the first time, recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show autism in girls at a prevalence rate higher than 1%. While the CDC says autism is around 4 times as common in boys as in girls, many researchers think the diagnostic gap between the sexes is wider than it should be. The gap suggests that many girls and women don’t get the support they need to navigate the world. 

Board-certified child psychiatrist Loucresie Rupert, MD, offers practical advice for recognizing ADHD symptoms in girls and women.