Zephyr Mukamal

Insights of Neuroimaging in Addressing Systemic, Methodological Gender Disparities and Biases in Historical and Contemporary Autism Research and Diagnosis

Started Mar. 20, 2024

Abstract or project description

Zephyr is writing a literature review that investigates research into the sex and gender differences in the neural characteristics and behavioral presentations of autism. They are focusing on the actual brain characteristics of autistic people and how research on gender differences has changed over time, as well as how societal biases can influence the interpretation and application of symptoms and diagnostic criteria. In their paper, Zephyr is also exploring the pros and cons of neuroimaging techniques used in past autism research. Ultimately, Zephyr is debunking several outdated ideas about gender differences in autism.