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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...

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09.09 11 Oct 2021


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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09.09 11 Oct 2021


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.

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