More and More Girls Are Being Diagnosed with Autism, According to a Report by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI).

The proportion of children and young people with an autism diagnosis has increased significantly over the past 14 years, shows a new report from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI). The increase is particularly high among girls. – ADHD and autism have often been seen as “boy diagnoses”, which has led to under-detection among girls, says Heidi Aase, psychology specialist and head of department at FHI. Increased knowledge about autism s…