How Common Is It To Be Diagnosed With Autism As An Adult And Is There A Lack Of A Pathway To Diagnosis?

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How Common Is It To Be Diagnosed With Autism As An Adult And Is There A Lack Of A Pathway To Diagnosis?

Bestselling author Stefanie Preissner has revealed to Newstalk that she was diagnosed with autism this year at the age of 34. Speaking on The Anton Savage Show, the 34-year-old said that while she always felt a little bit different, it was only recently that she received a diagnosis. So how common is it to be diagnosed with autism as an adult? Dr Philomena McCarthy Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Adult Autism Practice joined us on the show to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

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How Common Is It To Be Diagnosed With Autism As An Adult And Is There A Lack Of A Pathway To Diagnosis?