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Autistic women and girls
More men and boys are currently diagnosed with autism than women and girls. The most up-to-date ratio is 3:1. There are various theories to explain this.
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Autism and gender identity
We look at the connection between autism and gender identity, and hear stories from non-binary and transgender autistic people.
Benefits and money
This section has information about benefits that may be available for autistic people and their families and advice on managing money.