Program
Special Education M.A.
Number of Pages
60
Year Approved
2023
First Advisor
Cavalier, Meghan
Second Reader
Kevin Horst
Abstract
This literature review examines current biases in perception, assessment, and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for females. Males lead in the number of diagnoses of ASD, however, many of the assessments used to evaluate for ASD are based on male autistic tendencies rather than female. This lack of inclusion is causing many females to be missed in early detection of ASD diagnoses. This literature review looks at female characteristics of ASD to be considered during evaluation for ASD and what future implications need to be considered in the education systems to best reach females with ASD.
Degree Name
Special Education M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Steen, S. A. (2023). Improving the Perception, Assessment and Diagnosis of Females with Autism [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/1038