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Why do more boys than girls develop autism?

April 26, 2017autism Boys develop girls

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Why do more boys than girls develop autism?

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Although some girls do develop autism, boys with this disorder outnumber them 3:1. Most experts attribute this to the strong genetic component in autism, but until we know the cause or causes of autism and related disorders, it is difficult to say for sure.