Did you know that 75% of children with autism are males?

Question

i find this intriguing , thought you might.

Answer 1

Yes, but I did not know the firstborn part.

I have seen equally as many cases firstborn as second births, but that is very interesting. I have not had many autistic students in 26 years, until recently.

Answer 2

Yes, I did know that.  Interesting, huh? Thoguh, most students I've worked with who are more severe are girls.

Answer 3

many conditions affect males more

males have xy genes

females have xx

so if 1 x gene is affected by something-the female has nother one to compensate-the male doesn't

if the case of autism-one theory is that it has to do with testostorne--some males wih autism have high levels

Answer 4

Ye. Classrooms usually have 5+ boys and 2 0r less girls. And Autism is not predominant in 1 specific race but African American women do have a high rate of low birth weight and premature births resulting in a high number of children with autism.

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

Thanks

Answer 7

Yes, I thought there must be something in the male genes that made them susceptible. And also, get this, particularly first born.

Answer 8

I think it has more to do with the famale's compensatory brain-wiring that is more proficient in the area of communication.  

Men are inherently more compartmentalised intellectually, and that would exaggerate the outcome.

Answer 9

Yeah I knew that but The few people I knew ar first were girls but then my sister went to a NAS school and obviously I noticed the high ratio of boys to girls...however, next week there is a new girl starting in my sister's class which will mean there are 4 boys and 4 girls....was quite shocked that there will be so many girls!

Answer 10

i didnt know that. thanks!