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My Friend Autism

Hidden Autistic Traits in Adults

Jul 5, 2024
Orion Kelly, Autistic advocate, discusses hidden traits in adults with autism: challenges of late diagnosis, communication struggles, relationship issues, reframing 'deficits', Baitom criteria, ADHD intersection, self-discovery journey
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Quick takeaways

  • Late-diagnosed autistics face high diagnosis costs and misdiagnosis impacts.
  • Hidden traits in adults reveal missed childhood signs and gaps in assessment.

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Challenges in Late Autism Diagnosis

The podcast discusses the hurdles faced by late-diagnosed autistic individuals in the diagnosis process. These challenges include the high costs of diagnosis, limited understanding of autism assessment by some professionals, and the impact of misdiagnosis on individuals.

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