10/30/2026
Something big happened to the autism community in 2026 and it has everyone rethinking the previously held norm that boys are much more likely to have autism than girls. In fact, girls are just as likely to be on the autism spectrum, but they behave in ways that make symptoms harder to detect. As a result, preschool age girls who would benefit from early intervention ABA therapy miss the opportunity to receive help when their brain is the most adaptable at 18 months to 4 years.
Written for parents who suspect their preschool daughter may have issues, this blog will help you understand the study findings, the male bias of autism diagnostic tools, how girls engage in “camouflaging”, and the serious longer-term mental health risks resulting from a misdiagnosis. https://wellspringlearningcenters.com/new-breakthrough-findings-for-autism-in-girls-and-what-parents-need-to-know/
If you are a Nashville parent concerned that your child is exhibiting signs of autism, or if you are looking for early intervention ABA therapy for your preschool child, we invite contact us today for a free clinical consultation and tour: https://wellspringlearningcenters.com/contact-us/
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