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KMID : 0894920190190020039
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Journal of the Korean Association for Persons with Autism
2019 Volume.19 No. 2 p.39 ~ p.58
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Issues and Trends in Studies related to Features and Experiences of Females with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Lee Hyo-Jung
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Abstract
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The field of autism spectrum disorders has been dominated by a male view of the disorder because of the sex ratio that more boys than girls have autism. However, recent studies indicate the male expectation may inflate the prevalence of autism in males along with the expansion of the diagnostic criteria for ASD as well as the gender specific features of females with ASD who may not be diagnosed. In this study, national and international studies on features and experiences of females with ASD have been reviewed in order to explore current issues and trends of the topic. A total of 17 studies have been selected and analyzed as follows; (1) emotional and social difficulties, (2) male dominant environment impact, (3) puberty related issues, (4) diagnosis and identification difficulties, (5) sexual issues and vulnerability, (6) gender identity related issues. In addition, positive factors and helpful support were also discussed as well as the future direction of research on the topic.
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KEYWORD
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female, autism spectrum disorder, gender differences
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