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Scrutinising the diagnosis rates of autism between 1985 and 2020

Women are less likely to receive a diagnosis for autism during their childhood. That’s accordin...

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07.30 6 Feb 2026


Scrutinising the diagnosis rates of autism between 1985 and 2020


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Women are less likely to receive a diagnosis for autism during their childhood. That’s according to new research led by the Karolinska Institute in Sweden scrutinised the diagnosis rates of autism between 1985 and 2020.  

To discuss the findings of the research Anton spoke to Eleanor McSherry, Former head of Autism Studies at University College Cork and Neurodiversity Expert. 


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