The older person on the spectrum and the downplaying of how they're doing

Hi, I’m 63 and was diagnosed nearly two years ago.

I can understand and identify with the feeling that your difficulties are being underestimated, minimised, and even trivialised.

Two days ago someone at my local mental health services observed that I must be fine as I was able to speak fluently and coherently.

When mental health professionals display such misconceived notions about autism, it is small wonder that the general public remain unenlightened.

I am far better verbally than non-verbally. A lot of people including MH professionals don't look beyond that when it comes to how well you're seen to be doing .

I am far better verbally than non-verbally. A lot of people including MH professionals don't look beyond that when it comes to how well you're seen to be doing .