Hi Timothy, sorry I have only just seen your messages. I don't always get notifications from Medium. No idea why. I need to go and change this article. I would hate anyone male to feel excluded. I understand that males and females present very differently, particularly as children: girls are often better at hiding, masking, and fitting in by copying. BUT i am beginning to embrace the idea that there is an enormous cross-over, which would make sense. The trouble is i am trying to find my "niche," so i opted for what i know: females on the spectrum—wondering now if I should change that to be late-diagnosed adults on the spectrum. Anyone late-diagnosed, by definition, was good at masking. Whatever i decide, i thank you for this question. I will have a go at editing it to be more inclusive. Appreciate your input so much. A