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A diagnosis can help people understand themselves better. It also can leave them wondering: Why did it take so long?

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Everything you need to know about autism in adults

The symptoms of autism in adults can present differently from those in children, and many adults have learned to live with their symptoms over the years

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Adults With Autism May Face Many Challenges

Autism in adults is misunderstood because so many people focus on the condition during childhood. Learn how parents and guardians can support their adult children.

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Autism signs and characteristics: checklist for adults

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Autism in Adults: Recognizing the Signs, Living with a Diagnosis

Even if you weren’t diagnosed as a child, you may notice the symptoms of high-functioning autism in later life. Here’s what to look for and how to deal with a diagnosis.

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Autism and adults

Autistic people often experience difficulties when trying to understand the emotions of other people. Subtle messages that are sent by facial expression, eye contact and body language are often missed.

Social skills training can assist autistic people to identify different social settings and what the social expectations are in that setting.

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