Have you always felt different in some way? Perhaps you’re easily overwhelmed by social situations, confused by unspoken rules, and have long been masking your true self in public? These experiences are not uncommon among neurodivergent individuals who were missed or misdiagnosed earlier in life,...
High-functioning autism is an informal term describing individuals who meet criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but can manage most aspects of daily life independently. While it may be normal vernacular for many, this descriptor has become too vague as we learn more about neurodivergence...
High-functioning autism in adults often goes unnoticed, especially among individuals who have learned to mask their traits over time. These adults may have spent years feeling “different” without ever understanding why. This is why recognizing the symptoms of high-functioning autism in adults is the first...