While boys are often more open about their autism, girls tend to conceal the symptoms more easily. Girls often attempt to camouflage their deficits, including stimming, avoiding social situations, and withdrawing when they are unsure of what to say. They can also compensate by copying the behaviour of popular peers. Although this camouflage behavior may be difficult to spot, it is something parents should be aware of and watch for. Researchers began studying autism in girls when they heard about how different girls were from boys. They conducted two studies…
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