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Understanding Girls and Women with Autism In A World Where They Are Often Overlooked And Misdiagnosed

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1.  What is the diagnosis ratio of males to females with an autism diagnosis? 3:1 2:1 1:1 None of the above

2.  What is the reason for misdiagnosis and/or underdiagnosis for females with autism? Socialization differences Social camouflaging Diagnostic tools use males as the baseline All of the above

3.  Which is NOT a common co-morbidity with girls with autism? Anxiety Vision issues Depression Eating disorders

4.  A possible reason for co-morbidities are: Social isolation The need to control one's environment Sensory challenges All of the above

5.  Tools or supports that a practitioner can use with this population include ALL EXCEPT: Alternate forms of communication Give them a lot of directions and information Visual supports Calm approach