Unmasking autism: gender differences in diagnostic practices and challenges in Norway’s mental healthcare services for children and youth

Unmasking autism: gender differences in diagnostic practices and challenges in Norway’s mental healthcare services for children and youth

Gender plays a critical role in the recognition, diagnosis, and support of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This qualitative study explores the perspectives of special education professionals, who are involved in both diagnosing and following up children with Autism, on how ASD manifest...

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Main Authors: Katrine Lyngvær Fredriksen, Alexander G. Page, Celina Lindhardt, Sobh Chahboun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Education
Subjects:
autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
gender differences
diagnostic practices
female autism phenotype
compensatory behavior
mental health services
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2025.1552943/full
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