Bloomberg: What Adults Get Wrong About Girls and Autism
Published May 9, 2026
A media/opinion-linked Child Mind Institute resource on autism in girls and why some presentations may be overlooked.
This resource links to a media/opinion discussion featuring Child Mind Institute clinical expert Conner James Black, PhD, on autism in girls and why some people may be overlooked.
It is not original research or a diagnostic guide. Autism presentations vary widely across people, and no article can determine whether an individual is autistic.
Anyone seeking assessment or support can discuss their individual circumstances with an appropriately qualified professional.
Source: Child Mind Institute, “Bloomberg: What Adults Get Wrong About Girls and Autism,” March 6, 2026. Related clinical explainer: Child Mind Institute resources on autism assessment and girls.
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