Exam Preview for 6531: Understanding Girls And Women With Autism In

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