04293nam 22006135 450 991088109990332120260408094023.09783031620720(electronic bk.)978303162071310.1007/978-3-031-62072-0(MiAaPQ)EBC31608170(Au-PeEL)EBL31608170(CKB)34118600200041(DE-He213)978-3-031-62072-0(EXLCZ)993411860020004120240819d2024 u| 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierAutism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding the Female Phenotype /edited by Luigi Mazzone, Martina Siracusano, Kevin A. Pelphrey1st ed. 2024.Cham :Springer International Publishing :Imprint: Springer,2024.1 online resource (206 pages)Print version: Mazzone, Luigi Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding the Female Phenotype Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2024 9783031620713 Includes bibliographical references.Part I: Autistic Female Phenotype: Gender Differences from Infancy to Adulthood -- 1. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Prevalence and Symptoms’ Onset -- 2. Female Autism Phenotype -- 3. Cognition and Neuropsychological Profiles -- 4. Adulthood: Do the Sex Differences in Autistic Phenotype Persist in Adult Life? -- Part II: Neurogenetics of Female Autism -- 5. Neurogenetics of Female Autism -- Part III: Psychiatric & Other Medical Comorbidities -- 6. Internalizing Disorders -- 7. Externalizing Disorders -- 8. Epilepsy & Other Medical Comorbidities -- Part IV: Treatment -- 9. Treatment Strategies in Autism Spectrum Disorder -- 10. Pharmacological Intervention -- Part V: Quality of Life for Transition Age Youth -- 11. The Intersection of Gender Diversity and LGBTQ Identities with the Autism Spectrum -- 12. Evaluation of sexual and socio-emotional wellbeing in persons affected by ASD: are we ready? -- 13. Independent Living and Employment Options -- Part VI: Case Reports -- 14. Clinical Case Reports.This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on autism in females, in order to help understand and clarify gender implications in the autistic female phenotype. Despite the reported higher risk of developing autism in males than in females, few studies have investigated the gender differences at the clinical and neurobiological level. Possible genetic protective factors, as well as differing neurobiological brain trajectories, could be responsible for the male/female discrepancy in prevalence rates (4:1). Moreover, a different clinical phenotype regarding the onset of symptoms, behavioral features and social motivation often skews diagnosis in women. Specifically, the phenomenon of camouflaging or hiding symptoms in high functioning females, due to behavioral coping strategies, contributes to incorrect or delayed diagnosis. In addition to addressing an important gap in the literature, this book provides concrete and specific diagnostic recommendations and intervention strategies. In addition, a dedicated chapter presents clinical case reports and shares the personal experiences of autistic women. Given its scope, the book will appeal to clinicians and practitioners, as well as researchers and students in the fields of child and adult psychiatry, psychology and neuropsychiatry.PsychiatryNeurologyPsychiatryNeurologyTrastorns de l'espectre autistathubFenotipthubDonesthubLlibres electrònicsthubPsychiatry.Neurology.Psychiatry.Neurology.Trastorns de l'espectre autistaFenotipDones616.85882Mazzone LuigiSiracusano MartinaPelphrey Kevin A.MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQ9910881099903321Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding the Female Phenotype4230808UNINA