Adult Unification Signs: Over 40 Health Indicators
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Unite in the United Kingdom: Many Adults Over Forty live Undiagnosed with Autism
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A critically important number of adults in the United Kingdom over the age of forty live without obtaining an official diagnosis of their condition,which frequently enough leaves them without appropriate support and increases their exposure to health and social problems.
The study was conducted by researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neurology at King’s College London in the United Kingdom, and its results were published in the annual review journal of Developmental Psychology on August 29th. The Self-reliant newspaper also reported on the findings.
The researchers re-analyzed healthcare data from the United Kingdom from 2018, and they estimated that 91.45% of men and 79.48% of women with autism between the ages of 40 and 59 have not received an official diagnosis.
The results also showed that the percentage of undiagnosed individuals increases with age, reaching 96.29% in men and 97.19% in women over the age of sixty.
Conversely, the percentage between the ages of 20 and 39 was estimated at 52.54%, and decreased to 23.34% of those under 19 years.
Experts note that these high percentages mean many are living a life full of health and social challenges without appropriate understanding or support.
“Medical assessment may be the first step to understanding their needs, and a diagnosis can radically change someone’s life, and may even be life-saving in some cases,” said Tim Nichols, Assistant Director of Policy, Research and Strategies at the National Autism Society in the United Kingdom.
Signs of Autism in Adults
Understanding how autism can appear in later life, Dr. Lisa Williams, a psychological specialist and founder of the UK Autism Service Clinics Foundation, outlined the hidden signs of autism that may go unnoticed in adults over forty:
1- Relying on Routine
Many older adults with undiagnosed autism tend to stick to a daily routine that gives them a feeling of comfort and control.
This tendency becomes more pronounced with age, and any sudden changes to the routine become a source of tension and anxiety.
This manifests, such as, in excessive pre-planning for events, strict adherence to daily habits, or a feeling of confusion when unexpected changes occur in plans.
2- Passion and Intense Interests
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