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Sex/Gender Differences and Autism: Setting the Scene for Future Research

Meng‐Chuan LaiMichael LombardoBonnie AuyeungBhismadev ChakrabartiSimon Baron‐Cohen

Abstract

Using this conceptual framework, findings can be more clearly summarized, and the implications of the links between findings from different levels can become clearer. Based on this 4-level framework, we suggest future research directions, methodology, and specific topics in sex/gender differences and autism.

Autism Spectrum Disorder ResearchGenetics and Neurodevelopmental DisordersChild Development and Digital TechnologyAutismEtiologyPsychologyDevelopmental psychologyClinical psychologyPsychiatry

MeSH terms

Autistic DisorderFemaleHumansMaleSex Characteristics

Funding

  • Wellcome Trust
  • University of Cyprus
  • British Academy
  • University of Cambridge
  • King's College London
  • University College London
  • University of Reading
  • National Taiwan University Hospital
  • National Taiwan University
  • University of California, Los Angeles
  • Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London
  • Medical Research Council
  • Jesus College, University of Cambridge
  • Wolfson College, University of Cambridge
  • Birkbeck, University of London
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