Is autism linked to a more 'male' brain?
June 16, 2021
by James Cook University
Researchers have been investigating an intriguing theory that links autism to having an 'extreme male brain' – but have found it is not that simple.
James Cook University researcher Dr. Liza van Eijk conducted the study, in collaboration with Associate Professor Brendan Zietsch at The University of Queensland.
Dr. van Eijk said autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is four times more common in males than females and has been linked to male-typical behavior.
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