I'm only in my mid-30s but I definitely feel that over time, my autism has become... well, I wouldn't say worse, but perhaps more obvious to both myself and others. Knowing that there's a rational explanation for why I can't tolerate certain things has made me less likely to just 'grin and bear it', for one thing. I've also developed a number of physical disabilities over the course of my adult life so far, and I definitely think that dealing with chronic pain/limited energy has made it easier to reach that sensory point of no return that results in a meltdown.
I'm only in my mid-30s but I definitely feel that over time, my autism has become... well, I wouldn't say worse, but perhaps more obvious to both myself and others. Knowing that there's a rational explanation for why I can't tolerate certain things has made me less likely to just 'grin and bear it', for one thing. I've also developed a number of physical disabilities over the course of my adult life so far, and I definitely think that dealing with chronic pain/limited energy has made it easier to reach that sensory point of no return that results in a meltdown.
