Young Reporter: Media, Stereotypes & Autism. Gisèle Way, SJS

Men are 4 times more likely to achieve a diagnosis of autism than females, however, Loomes et al found that the male-to-female ratio was nearer 3:1. Why is this? Is it due to the constant trope being touted by the media that only men are autistic? A much more nuanced conversation needs to take place. We need to break free of the stereotypical view of ASD (autism spectrum disorder). Autism is a spectrum, most likely including an equal number of girls and boys; this myth needs demystifyi