In 2012, experts were able to see for the first time what a brain with autism looks like. This breakthrough later on helped prevent misdiagnosis and allowed for earlier interventions. Watch the full story on the 60 Minutes Australia Youtube channel.

Autistic Traits of Shane Hollander

ADOS-2: A reliable test for diagnosing autism in adults?

All About the ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (AA60 009) #shorts #autism

“Autistic People Will Never Hold a Job” #wait

Many autistic adults — especially women — don’t recognize autism because it shows up internally, not behaviorally. Identity confusion, mirroring others, deep analysis of people, social exhaustion, rich inner worlds, and adult burnout are often labeled as anxiety, trauma, or overthinking. High-masking autism is adaptive, intelligent, and invisible — until the nervous system can’t keep compensating anymore. If this resonates, it may explain why life has always felt harder than it looks. #autism #a