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For an article addressing the issue of autism in women being misunderstood, I would have hoped to find a clear description of the actual difference with male autism. Instead we get a few human interest case studies and scientists working on this. The article simply doesn't seem to go to the heart of the matter.

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That was the point of the article. Wouldn't you only get a clear description and be able get to the heart of the matter if it wasn't misunderstood?

Were you expecting hard data in a magazine article?

I personally thought the 'human interest studies' were very informative, and gave me plenty of context when thinking about differences between male and female people I know (not getting any more specific than that).

No not necessarily. If the headline claims something is misunderstood, you set up the expectation that you'll set the record straight. Misunderstood implies that there is some correct point of view, otherwise you'd call it a mystery.

I didn't expect hard data, but a list of traits specific to female autism would have been useful.

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