Why does autism affect males and females differently?

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So I recently got diagnosed with autism, and my therapist was talking about how it was most likely missed because of how different the disorder can show itself in boys vs girls.

So, why?

It looks like it’s the same over different populations, so I don’t think it’s anything to do with culture or anything like that. So is it something biological? Maybe it interacts with chromosomes or something?

I keep seeing things that tell me that it’s different, but nothing about why.

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Well, the main reason you aren’t finding any information on why is because we don’t know why. Autism, despite having been around and named for decades now, is still a mystery when it comes to the mechanics. Research and awareness is desperately needed.

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