Recent discussions highlight the issue of undiagnosed autism, particularly among women. A study shows about 80% of women with autism remain undiagnosed by age 18. Contributing factors include a societal tendency to adjust behaviors to fit in and diagnostic tools that primarily reflect the experiences of white boys. Experts note a lack of focus on internal symptoms and emphasize the diverse presentations of autism, illustrating that many feel a persistent sense of being 'different' or like 'an alien' throughout their lives.
80% of women with autism are still undiagnosed at age 18, influenced by societal adjustments and diagnostic tools developed on white boys from high socioeconomic status.
There are so many ways that autism can show up and present; I think there's more diversity within autism than there is between autism and allistic.
It's common for autistic people to feel different; some describe it as 'feeling like an alien,' a lifetime experience of feeling different from others.
The focus on external signs of autism overlooks internal symptoms, which can vary greatly between individuals, contributing to misdiagnosis.
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