Adult Autism Insights

Beyond Diagnosis: Midlife and Older Autistic Adults

Getting a late-life diagnosis as an autistic adult isn’t sufficient for well-being.

Autistic girls face a double marginality: neurotypical expectations for females and stereotyped expectations of autism. The…

Autistic adults face significantly higher rates of co-occurring physical and mental health conditions compared to the…

When autism isn’t coded (specifically ICD-10-CM and the emerging ICD-11) into autistic adults’ medical charts, that…

As the neurodiversity paradigm began to challenge the idea of autism as a deficit, perspectives on…

Stigma is not merely a single unpleasant encounter or a specific act of prejudice; it is…

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) enhances communication, bridging gaps for adults and promoting independence. A systematic…

When autistic individuals feel safe to “drop the mask,” they experience significantly reduced cognitive exhaustion, lower…

The study reveals significant disparities in professional and financial conditions between autistic and non-autistic adults.

This 2026 study on autistic employees highlights challenges in labor market participation, emphasizing that true inclusion…