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(DIR) Post #AzeYa3DkkSNa759MfI by pathfinder@beige.party
2025-10-27T00:26:00Z
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@autistics This caught my attention. I don't know how accurate these figures are. Not without access to the original research to assess it. But if these are in any way close, then bloody hell. I've always been of the opinion that the majority of adults weren't diagnosed in one way or another. But these sorts of figures were surprising. In any case, it is good to see something like this in mainstream media and the consequences of it, being discussed.#Autism #ActuallyAutistic https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/autism-diagnosis-over-40-britain-b2816046.html
(DIR) Post #AzeYa4xsGSrlWPjiC0 by futurebird@sauropods.win
2025-10-28T01:56:46Z
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@pathfinder @autistics But what kind of support or help is there for people over 40? There isn't much and there are even possible downsides.This is however a good story to have out. All the "epidemic" talk is very concerning. (not because of there being an epidemic but the way some people seem to respond and the ways it drives them to make up reasons and plot "cures")
(DIR) Post #AzeZtejvZt5Lvs6zgG by pathfinder@beige.party
2025-10-28T02:11:31Z
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@futurebird @autistics I couldn't agree more. I'm in my sixties now and the chances of things changing for the better for my generation is limited, to say the least. But, what I hope is if this does lead to a better understand of just how many of us there have always been and of our needs as we age, then it is the generations behind me that will benefit from it. It would also be nice to think that it would offset the whole, it's an epidemic let's find a cure, brigade. But, I think we both know, that's a political gambit to shape hate and distract from the real problems, whilst gathering power.