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Why Are Girls Diagnosed with Autism Later in Ontario?

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Level 1 autism can be missed
when masking makes social

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difficulties less visible.

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The result is that many girls are
first given other diagnoses

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before autism is
eventually identified.

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In Ontario, speaking up early for an assessment can matter.

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Write down the behaviours you notice and how they affect daily life.

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Ask whether the clinician has experience assessing girls.

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Read the guide
www.endthewaitontario.com/answers/do-girls-get-diagnosed-later