| Communication Style | May have more pronounced speech difficulties and use more direct communication. | Often use more nuanced and socially appropriate communication. | Women may mask symptoms better in social situations. | Women |
| Social Interaction | May struggle with forming peer relationships and displaying social cues. | Often more adept at mimicking social interactions, leading to hidden challenges. | Women may engage in more social masking, making diagnosis harder. | may face higher rates of anxiety |
| Interests and Hobbies | Often have intense, focused interests in specific topics or activities. | Interests may be more socially acceptable or aligned with gender norms. | Women’s interests may be less overtly obsessive than men’s. | may have higher rates of |
| Emotional Expression | May express emotions more openly or via physical reactions (e.g., meltdowns). | Might internalize emotions and show less outward distress. | Women may experience anxiety or depression more frequently. | Depression symptoms that often go unnoticed |
| Diagnosis age | Generally diagnosed at a younger age than women. | Often diagnosed later due to subtler symptoms.
| Girls may be overlooked due to less stereotypical behaviors.
| Women Don’t typically get diagnosed until late teenage years or late adulthood
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