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10 signs and symptoms of autism in girls

Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable. Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions like meltdowns. Special interests in girls with autism ...

I’m a child psychiatrist—these 7 signs in teen girls deserve more attention

Dr. Willough Jenkins told Newsweek about the most overlooked signs in teen girls—and what parents should really do.
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ADHD: girls’ symptoms are often missed in school because they don’t fit stereotypes – new research

Daydreaming, talkativeness or restlessness can all be signs of ADHD. PeopleImages/ Shutterstock Many girls with ADHD aren’t diagnosed until their late teens or adulthood. My recent research points to ...