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Posted inAutism and gender Health and wellbeing

Like many women, I didn’t know I was autistic until adulthood –how late diagnosis can hurt mental health and self image

For many women, an adult autism diagnosis feels like a "lightbulb moment" of self-understanding. For Dr Moseley, their own came in their late 20s, reshaping how they viewed their lifelong struggles to fit in. While autism in girls often goes unnoticed, growing awareness is helping more women to find clarity and community.
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Posted inAsk an Autism Researcher

Heritability of autism

The 'fever effect' refers to temporary behavioral changes observed in some Autistic children during a fever. This blog explores the latest findings on the fever effect and its potential links to immune system activity.