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2024

Autism in girls and women / Presentations

Why autism brain studies matter

Dr. Wu Nordahl is interviewed by Aakanksh Gurnani, a highschool junior who created NeuroChat with AG to support and uplift the neuro-diverse community.

Brain viewed from 2 sides. The brain is shaded dark purple with red and yellow highlights in certain regions.
Featured Publications / In the news / Publications

Sex differences in trajectories of cortical development in autistic children from 2–13 years of age

Learn more about the article here: https://health.ucdavis.edu/mind-institute/news/headlines/researchers-find-key-differences-in-brain-development-between-autistic-boys-and-girls/2024/05 The full article can be found here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-024-02592-8


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Recent Talks & Presentations

  • Why autism brain studies matter
  • Women and Girls on the Spectrum (30 min)
  • Gender Diversity in Autism & the NeuroTeens Support Group
  • Science Minds (18 min)
  • Understanding and Supporting the Intersections Between Neurodiversity and Gender Nonconformity (1 hr)

Featured Publications

  • Sex differences in early brain development and motor skills
  • Sex differences in trajectories of cortical development in autistic children from 2–13 years of age
  • Why do we need sex-balanced studies of autism?
  • IQ trajectories in autistic children through preadolescence
  • Sex differences in areas of the brain connected to the amygdala
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