The spectrum of autistic disorders is notable for its significant gender disparity, with the incidence of autism in males greatly exceeding the incidence in females.
This suggestion was not supported by his paper, nor by several subsequent peer-reviewed studies that failed to show any association between the vaccine and autism.
During this time the examiner provides a series of opportunities for the subject to show social and communication behaviors relevant to the diagnosis of autism.
Some autism activists reject person-first language, on the grounds that saying person with autism suggests that autism can be separated from the person.
