Autistic adults weigh disclosure dilemmas
Autistic adults weigh risks and benefits of disclosing diagnosis, study finds.
Why it matters
- Disclosure affects access to support and self-acceptance.
- Many lack guidance on managing disclosure.
By the numbers
- 12 autistic adults interviewed.
- Study published in the journal Autism.
The big picture
- More adults diagnosed with autism, especially women.
- Need for structured post-diagnostic support.
What they're saying
- Concerns about negative consequences like job loss.
- Similar challenges for other hidden disabilities.
Caveats
- Small sample size (12 participants).
What’s next
- Need for better post-diagnostic support and education.