Autism is a type of neurodiversity that is often diagnosed in childhood but can be missed and, as an adult, brings about confusion in the healthcare field and the person seeking help with struggles. The estimated prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among adults in the United States is approximately 2.2%, approximately 7.3 million men and women.. These are adults who happened able to fly under the radar of school situations, therapists, doctors, and psychologists, who are sometimes misdiagnosed with other conditions of ADHD or anxiety, and the treatment falls short of maximizing treatment and understanding. The symptoms will appear differently in adults than in children. There are now new testing tools for adults that can identify and help direct the person in a more productive direction in facing their struggles.

You may have had suspicions that you are autistic, but you’re not sure. You may have been diagnosed with ADHD or anxiety, but there is more that is not being addressed. You may have noticed you struggle with social interactions and reading social cues, or you may find it challenging to engage in small talk, or you find yourself masking how you really feel to the extent that it is exhausting with periods of burnout and crashes. Take a fresh look at this adult autism checklist that h\elp you identify the signs; click here.