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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?
  1. 3:1
  2. 2:1
  3. 1:1
  4. None of the above
2.  What is the reason for misdiagnosis and/or underdiagnosis for females with autism?
  1. Socialization differences
  2. Social camouflaging
  3. Diagnostic tools use males as the baseline
  4. All of the above
3.  Which is NOT a common co-morbidity with girls with autism?
  1. Anxiety
  2. Vision issues
  3. Depression
  4. Eating disorders
4.  A possible reason for co-morbidities are:
  1. Social isolation
  2. The need to control one's environment
  3. Sensory challenges
  4. All of the above
5.  Tools or supports that a practitioner can use with this population include ALL EXCEPT:
  1. Alternate forms of communication
  2. Give them a lot of directions and information
  3. Visual supports
  4. Calm approach

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