Autism Assessor Reveals 3 Of The 'Most Common' Signs Of Autism In Boys

Nicola Lathey, founder of The Owl Centre, suggests some of these traits can make everyday situations "more stressful and complex" for autistic children and those around them.

Parents editor at HuffPost UK

An autism assessor has opened up about some of the most common signs of autism she sees in boys.

Autism, a set of neurodevelopmental differences which influence how people experience and interact with the world, has long been viewed as mainly affecting men and boys.

But a study from Sweden suggests it may actually occur at comparable rates among both genders.

While more research is needed to explore why, it’s thought the disparity in early life might be because girls typically have better social and communication skills, making autism more difficult to spot.

This tracks with what autism assessor Conor Mc Donagh previously shared on TikTok,........

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