😬Challenges in social interactions and difficulty fitting in
📆Preference for structure and routine in daily life
🔔Sensory sensitivities and unique sensory experiences
🧩Having a spiky skill set with areas of exceptional ability and significant difficulties
😫Struggles with emotional regulation, including meltdowns, shutdowns, and withdrawal
Is undiagnosed autism common in adults?
—Yes, undiagnosed autism in adults is more common than most people think.
What are some common challenges adults with undiagnosed autism face?
—Adults with undiagnosed autism may face challenges in social interactions, maintaining structure and routine, dealing with sensory sensitivities, managing emotional regulation, and feeling different from others.
Can sensory sensitivities be a sign of undiagnosed autism?
—Yes, sensory sensitivities, such as being sensitive to sound, light, or textures, can be a sign of undiagnosed autism.
Are there any strengths associated with undiagnosed autism in adults?
—Yes, individuals with undiagnosed autism often have spiky skill sets, meaning they may excel in certain areas while struggling in others.
What can family and friends do to support adults with undiagnosed autism?
—Supporting adults with undiagnosed autism involves understanding and accommodating their unique challenges, providing structure and routine, being patient and empathetic during emotional difficulties, and celebrating their strengths and abilities.
00:00Introduction to the prevalence of undiagnosed autism in adults.
05:00Exploring the challenges in social interactions for adults with undiagnosed autism.
10:00The importance of structure and routine for individuals with undiagnosed autism.
14:30Understanding sensory sensitivities and their impact on daily life.
20:00Exploring the concept of spiky skill sets in individuals with undiagnosed autism.
25:00Discussing emotional regulation difficulties and their manifestations.
30:00The unique associations and mental jumps that individuals with undiagnosed autism make.
35:00Highlighting the general sense of being different that is often associated with undiagnosed autism.
