Do you look younger than your actual age

Are you well preserved?

I saw a comment somewhere that autistic people may look younger than their actual age. I'm not sure about this, or whether it was based on sufficient data.

Obviously we can't post pictures so this is going to have to be based on your own judgement or comments you have received.

I think I look younger than my actual years, my parents who are nearly 80 don't look that old, especially my dad, something the doctors have said. My smart scales also say my metabolic age is a lot younger (14 years) but I don't believe it.

What do you think? Is there anything in it?

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  • I've often been told I don't look my age, people being shcoked when I say how old I am. But I always thought it was because of me not having children so they assuem I am younger. 

    I think autistic people appear younger than they are, not always in visiual appearance but in mannerisms and emotional maturity. I despite being 53, I could be found chasing leaves blowing in the wind and laughing - I'm not sure that isn't considered immature behaviour, lol. 

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  • I've often been told I don't look my age, people being shcoked when I say how old I am. But I always thought it was because of me not having children so they assuem I am younger. 

    I think autistic people appear younger than they are, not always in visiual appearance but in mannerisms and emotional maturity. I despite being 53, I could be found chasing leaves blowing in the wind and laughing - I'm not sure that isn't considered immature behaviour, lol. 

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