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Autism is no longer a male illness. There are women who are diagnosed in their 40s and beyond.

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There's been an increase in the number of women diagnosed with autism (AAP) Credit: AAPIMAGE

New research shows that the ratio between girls and boys with autism is much closer than once thought. It's understood that the current ratio of males to females with autism is 4 to 1, however, new studies suggests it could be as low as 2 to 1.


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By Alyssa Chandler

Presented by Kazuyo Kitada

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New research shows that the ratio between girls and boys with autism is much closer than once thought. It's understood that the current ratio of males to females with autism is 4 to 1, however, new studies suggests it could be as low as 2 to 1.


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