10 Things Autistic People Don't Experience: Debunking Imposter Syndrome

🔑Late diagnosed autistic people often experience imposter syndrome due to a sense of self-doubt and anxiety.

🌟Imposter syndrome is not a medically diagnosed condition but a behavioral phenomenon.

🎭Late diagnosed autistic individuals often face gaslighting and invalidation from family, friends, and even healthcare professionals.

💼Masking, the practice of hiding one's true autistic self, contributes to imposter syndrome.

🔍Late diagnosis of autism can lead to an identity crisis and a struggle to understand oneself.

What is imposter syndrome?

—Imposter syndrome is a behavioral phenomenon characterized by self-doubt and anxiety, where individuals feel like frauds despite evidence of their abilities.

Why do late diagnosed autistic people experience imposter syndrome?

—Late diagnosed autistic people often face gaslighting, invalidation, and the pressure to mask their true selves, leading to imposter syndrome.

What is the role of internalized ableism in imposter syndrome?

—Late diagnosed autistic individuals may hold themselves to unrealistic standards due to internalized ableism, contributing to imposter syndrome.

How does late diagnosis contribute to imposter syndrome?

—Late diagnosis can cause an identity crisis, as individuals question who they were before and who they are now, leading to imposter syndrome.

How can autistic individuals overcome imposter syndrome?

—Autistic individuals can overcome imposter syndrome by embracing their diagnosis, seeking understanding and support, and validating their own experiences and strengths.

02:00Imposter syndrome is a common experience for late diagnosed autistic individuals, characterized by self-doubt and anxieties.

07:26Late diagnosed autistic people often face gaslighting, invalidation, and the pressure to mask their true selves.

10:58Autistic people have unique sensory experiences, and environmental triggers can cause overwhelm.

12:47Autistic people often have specific passions and interests, commonly referred to as special interests.

13:19Autistic individuals may struggle with change and find comfort in routine and sameness.