Sex differences in mental health disorders among autistic men and women: retrospective service audit of a random cohort

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate the risk of mental health disorders related to trauma in autistic men and women.
• Retrospective service audit conducted at a National Health Service diagnostic clinic.
• Random cohort of autistic individuals analyzed for mental health disorders and trauma history.
• Autistic individuals are at higher risk of experiencing trauma.
• Increased trauma correlates with a higher risk of mental illness in autistic individuals.

Abstract