Autism: later-life diagnosis doesn't mean lower quality of life – new research

In our latest study, we investigated whether getting a diagnosis at a younger age is linked to a better quality of life as an adult.

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https://theconversation.com/autism-later-life-diagnosis-doesnt-mean-lower-quality-of-life-new-research-207950https://theconversation.com/autism-later-life-diagnosis-doesnt-mean-lower-quality-of-life-new-research-207950
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Male, Depression, Awareness, Life, Autism spectrum, Anxiety, ADHD, Quality of life, Woman, Research, Spectrum, Man, Child, Income, McGuinness, Diagnosis, World, Mental health, Toy, Nursing, Management, Vaccine
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  • In our latest study, we investigated whether getting a diagnosis at a younger age is linked to a better quality of life as an adult.
  • Recording these details was crucial as all are linked to quality of life.
  • Autistic people who had other conditions, such as ADHD, anxiety or depression, reported a much lower quality of life than those who had none.
  • These results reinforce the need for more targeted, personalised support to improve autistic people’s mental health and quality of life.
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