“Autism spectrum disorder spiked 175% among people in the U.S. from 2.3 per 1,000 in 2011 to 6.3 per 1,000 in 2022, researchers found. Diagnosis rates climbed at a faster rate among adults in their mid-20s to mid-30s in that period, according to a study published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open.”
I’m 56 and just figuring out I’m probably moderately high on the spectrum. I’m probably not going to pursue a diagnosis because - why at this point
Being certain about it might probably help you make sense of your past and present, also plan somewhat for the future.