Autism diagnosis impacted by different gender emotional needs: A new study suggests that Autism Diagnosis could be improved with a greater focus on the differences in emotional needs between women and men. A new study published by a team of psychologists suggests that the diagnosis of autism could be improved by considering the differences between how women and men experience and act upon their emotions. The research from academics based at the universities of Bath and Cardiff finds that whereas men have lower emotional needs, women report greater need to engage in emotional experiences. This could be affecting autism diagnosis

Autism diagnosis impacted by different gender emotional needs as seen on The Hippocratic Post.