Early vs. Late Autism Diagnosis: How it Shaped Our Lives

How does an early autism diagnosis compare with a late autism diagnosis? Ryan Walsh and Mina Fonze share their experiences as autistic adults diagnosed at different stages of life.

Diagnosed early in life, Ryan joins late-diagnosed coworker Mina to discuss how the timing of an autism diagnosis shaped their experiences, identity, and self-understanding. Their conversation explores the differences and common ground between growing up knowing you’re autistic and discovering your autism later in life.