Gender differences in autism spectrum disorder

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition which is related to the development of brain. Gender difference and autism is related to each other as according to many studies it has been found that autism is more prevalent in males compared to females. As females need more severe symptoms to be diagnosed with autism the diagnosis of autism is different between male and female. Not only diagnosis the severity of the symptoms between males and females with autism are different. In addition, there are many evidence that the brain structure of male and female with autism is slightly different. Genetic difference is also found between male and female with autism. Furthermore, the pharmacological effect is also different between males and females with autism. Therefore, this study aims to highlight how gender difference affect different body condition associated with ASD.