Why are clinicians more likely to overlook symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in girls?

A. Clinicians do not believe that girls can have autism spectrum disorder.
B. Girls are frequently on the less disabling end of the autism spectrum.
C. Girls rarely come to the o?ces of clinicians who specialize in autism spectrum disorders.
D. The “Light It Up Blue” campaign prevents research in girls on the autism spectrum.


Ans: B. Girls are frequently on the less disabling end of the autism spectrum.

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