Please be mindful that he current statistics are 3:1 to 2:1 for males to females. The following profile was created for children, teens and family members or health professionals and researchers who are considering a formal diagnosis and to assist mental health professionals in recognising Asperger Syndrome or Autism in young females. Please be mindful that research often lags behind anecdotal, observational and clinical work. It is an official descriptive clinical profile, much like the early day descriptions that Asperger, Kanner and Frankl described of the boys they observed. ***This list is not a research-based female profile. No-one person needs to have every trait, and it is rare that a person would identify with every trait. This list was written from my reflections, observations and experience, and is written in no particular order. I will be modifying and/or updating this list from time to time. This document is based on my clinical anecdotal evidence and research by other well-known professionals. I have assessed, observed, diagnosed and worked with thousands of girls and women of all ages. This list comes from the many young females I have worked with over the years and currently work with. The following list is an official screening document consisting of the unique characteristics and traits of young girls and teenagers with Asperger Syndrome, or High Functioning Autism.
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