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September 6, 2022 28 mins

What are some traits that autistic adults might experience, especially those with late-diagnosed autism? And what does the female autism phenotype have to do with all of this? 

Topics discussed also include:

  • Some of my own autistic traits, starting from infancy till now
  • The impetus for seeking an adult autism diagnosis
  • Looking for a psychologist for adult autism diagnosis

If you'd like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:

"The Female Autism Phenotype and Camouflaging: A Narrative Review" by Hull et al.

"The Experiences of Late-Diagnosed Women With Autism Spectrum Conditions: An Investigation of the Female Autism Phenotype" by Bargiela et al.

Episode intro music: "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (no changes or modifications were made)

Episode outro music: "Golden Hour" by Broke For Free (no changes or modifications were made)

Theme music: "Everything Feels New" by Evgeny Bardyuzha.

All episodes written and produced by Kristen Hovet.

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