I wish younger autistics understood that some people who are late diagnosed aren't always high masking or low support needs. I flew under the radar for many reasons. Not all of us can afford …

The confusion in presentation is a significant factor in the autism misdiagnosis often seen in discussions comparing BPD vs CPTSD. In research and practice, many late-diagnosed …

Sep 4, 2021 · In light of this, Study 2 is a qualitative study in which we interviewed eight autistic adults, all of whom were diagnosed later in life, to understand better the unique challenges …

Mar 7, 2023 · For example, even though I know everyone has had a combination of challenges and autism is a spectrum, I struggle to talk to other autists about the trauma from being …

People who got diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum in adulthood can still meet the minimal criteria for a diagnosis. Just because “they got to adulthood without any struggles” doesn’t mean they …

Dec 3, 2024 · Some people previously diagnosed with Asperger’s (or who identify with the term) use it out of respect for more severely affected autistics. By doing so, they’re saying that, yes, …

Aug 11, 2025 · Groups like the Autistic Self Advocacy Network ran with the unscientific term and lobbied fiercely to widen the diagnosis, especially during the DSM-5 revisions in the early …

Jan 18, 2024 · The author was diagnosed as autistic in her late 40s—and soon discovered she wasn’t alone. In this reported essay, she pinpoints the reasons neurodivergent cis girls elude …

Jan 10, 2025 · And you don’t have to magically “know” yourself post-diagnosis/discovery of your autism. If you’re a late-diagnosed autistic adult who’s just getting to know your unmasked self, …

Jan 14, 2019 · Even after my diagnosis, I hadn’t considered autism could be a root cause of many of the issues I’ve faced throughout my life, but I can now see it has often been a key element. I …