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Autistic adults thought they were ‘bad people’
Significance
- Late diagnoses leave many on the spectrum feeling misunderstood.
- Unrecognized autism can make people question their own worth.
- Misdiagnosed individuals may struggle with feelings of inadequacy.
- Growing up undiagnosed, many feel wrongly judged as flawed.
- Delayed autism diagnoses often lead to self-blame and confusion.
References
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Contact: Steven D. Stagg, Department of Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Source: Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine