Indicators & Diagnosis
Autism in Women
Support
100

a neurodivergent condition which causes behavioral differences in children and adults

Autism

100

When people with autism learn, practice and perform certain behaviors and suppress others to fit in with peers, it is called

Masking
100

Early diagnosis for autism is important because

It can allow for an individual to receive support from an earlier age

200

Signs of autism typically appear before the age of

Three

200

Girls with autism are often not diagnosed because they

Might mask their symptoms.

200

Name one way to support a loved one with autism [three possible answers]

Listen to their needs, show acceptance, extra support in times of change.

300

Earliest age of diagnosis

2
300

Autism is how many times more likely to be diagnosed in boys?

x4

300

Name one way which you can better manage autism for yourself [four possible answers]

Look for support groups, medication, behavior treatments, better diet/exercise