Discovering Autism in Adulthood: The Untold Stories

🔍A significant number of adults are being diagnosed with autism, challenging the misconception that it only affects children.

💡Unmasking, the act of embracing one's true self, is becoming a popular approach among adults with autism.

⚖️Autism diagnosis in adulthood provides relief and puts previous feelings of being 'weird' into perspective.

🌈Women, especially women of color, are often underdiagnosed due to masking and historical misconceptions of autism as a 'male disorder.'

🌟Supportive communities and employment opportunities tailored to autistic individuals are crucial for their success and well-being.

Are there more adults with autism than children?

—Yes, there is a growing number of adults being diagnosed with autism, challenging the misconception that it only affects children.

What is unmasking?

—Unmasking refers to the act of embracing one's true self and not hiding or masking autism symptoms.

How does an autism diagnosis in adulthood affect individuals?

—An autism diagnosis in adulthood provides relief and puts previous feelings of being 'weird' into perspective.

Why are women often underdiagnosed with autism?

—Women, especially women of color, are often underdiagnosed due to masking and historical misconceptions of autism as a 'male disorder.'

What support do autistic individuals need?

—Supportive communities and employment opportunities tailored to autistic individuals are crucial for their success and well-being.

00:00A growing number of adults are being diagnosed with autism, challenging the misconception that it only affects children.

02:42Autism diagnosis in adulthood provides relief and puts previous feelings of being 'weird' into perspective.

06:11Women, especially women of color, are often underdiagnosed due to masking and historical misconceptions of autism as a 'male disorder.'

09:17Supportive communities and employment opportunities tailored to autistic individuals are crucial for their success and well-being.