The study is the first to “report the alienation that older adults feel living without knowledge of their condition and the first to look at an older age group.”
diagnosis after age 50 can be a positive experience that allows for a “reconfiguration of self and an appreciation of individual needs.” The findings were based on interviews conducted with nine patients in this cohort who recounted their experiences before and after receiving a recent autism diagnosis.
The participants all appeared to have had characteristic symptoms of autism as children, such as exhibiting repetitive behaviors and experiencing social isolation. Many were pushed to seek a diagnosis, albeit late, after concerns over social functioning and relationships became “untenable.” Diagnosis came with a combination of emotions, including feelings of vindication and overall clarity.
The researchers say the study is the first to “report the alienation that older adults feel living without knowledge of their condition and the first to look at an older age group.” They stress, therefore, the need for health care professionals, social workers, and clinicians to watch carefully for signs of autism in older adults.
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