I Think I Have...Autism.
Autism diagnoses are rising—and so is the number of adults wondering, “Am I on the spectrum?”
This week, we’re talking about what autism actually requires diagnostically, why having autistic traits isn’t the same as having autism, and why adult diagnosis can be complicated. We’ll talk about the dramatic increase in autism, possible environmental factors, the difference between acceptance and avoiding growth, and why sometimes being awkward, quirky, or just a little weird doesn’t need a diagnosis.
A diagnosis can help us understand ourselves—but it should never become our identity.
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