Women and men are almost equally as likely to be diagnosed as autistic by adulthood, new study finds

A new study conducted in Sweden reveals that while boys are more frequently diagnosed with autism during childhood, by adulthood, the likelihood of diagnosis becomes nearly equal between men and women. This shift in diagnosis rates highlights a significant change in how autism presents and is recognized across genders as individuals mature.

This development is crucial as it challenges existing perceptions of autism, suggesting that diagnostic criteria may need to be reevaluated to ensure both genders receive appropriate recognition and support throughout their lives.