Abstract
The goal of this thesis was to investigate whether facial features associated with autism are hypermasculinised or androgynous.
This research provides the first evidence that children with autism present with hypermasculinised faces. Results linking
prenatal testosterone exposure to adult facial masculinisation for both sexes are also reported. The comparisons of facial
masculinity/femininity in neurotyplcal adults differing in levels of autistic-like traits suggest a possible shift towards an
association between autism and androgynous features in adulthood. The studies described in this thesis have made significant and novel contributions towards our understanding of the relationship between facial morphology and autism .
This research provides the first evidence that children with autism present with hypermasculinised faces. Results linking
prenatal testosterone exposure to adult facial masculinisation for both sexes are also reported. The comparisons of facial
masculinity/femininity in neurotyplcal adults differing in levels of autistic-like traits suggest a possible shift towards an
association between autism and androgynous features in adulthood. The studies described in this thesis have made significant and novel contributions towards our understanding of the relationship between facial morphology and autism .
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 19 Sep 2017 |
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Publication status | Unpublished - 2017 |