Many older adults grew up before ADHD and autism were widely understood. Looking at long-standing family patterns through a neurodivergent lens can sometimes replace blame with curiosity.
A large Swedish study suggests autistic girls may be diagnosed much later than boys, with diagnosis rates becoming much more equal by early adulthood. The findings challenge old assumptions about autism and gender.
https://theneurodigest.com/autism-charities-call-for-major-change-diagnosis-support/
New research suggests ADHD may still be underdiagnosed in adults across England, despite recent increases in diagnosis.
Shaun Ryder’s comments about ADHD, neurodiversity and the Happy Mondays open up a wider conversation about late diagnosis, misunderstood behaviour and the labels people carry before anyone understands what is really going on.
