Gender-specific play behavior in relation to autistic traits and behavioral difficulties at the age of seven in the SELMA study (IMAGE)

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Gender-specific play behavior in relation to autistic traits and behavioral difficulties at the age of seven in the SELMA study

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Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to a new study.

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