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ACT FEARLESSLY FOR CHANGE

Fearless women open up about personal experiences to inspire continued progress among peers in autistic community.

World Autism Month sneak peek

This World Autism Month, we're embracing fearlessness. Meet some of the courageous voices inspiring us to #ActFearlessForChange

Interested in more information and resources about women and autism?

What we know about autism in women and girls

Research shows that autism is 4 times more commonly diagnosed in boys than girls. This may be because autism looks different in girls and women, potentially leading to underdiagnosis. Learn about how autism presents differently in girls than boys.

Have questions about autism in women and girls? Join us on Instagram (@autismspeaks) for a Q&A with Dr. Jennifer Ames, research scientist from Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Ames will answer your questions about women’s reproductive health, diagnosis and more!

While people are most often diagnosed with autism in childhood, many women remain undiagnosed until later in life. This is partly because women are more likely to mask, or hide, their autism symptoms. Dr. Elisheva Levin shares her experience with masking and late diagnosis.

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