Program
Special Education M.A.
Number of Pages
56
Year Approved
2023
First Advisor
Larson, Susan
Second Reader
Michael Mignard
Abstract
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by a developmental disorder with multiple variations of severity which are characterized by the difficulties in communication, social interactions, and restricted or repetitive patterns of behavior. In the United States 1 in every 36 (2.3%) children over eight years has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Male students are diagnosed more frequently than their female counterparts. Evidence suggests that 1 in 27 males were identified with autism whereas 1 in 116 females were identified with autism. Males are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than females. Recent diagnostic criteria indicated that genetics were involved in almost all of the reported cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD affects all ethnic and socioeconomic groups. This literature review explores gender differences in ASD along with, indicators of autism, diagnosis, camouflaging, social and emotional behaviors, and communication.
Degree Name
Special Education M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Roach, C. (2023). Gender Differences in Autism Spectrum Disorder [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/960