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World Service,4 mins

Autism: The consequences of being diagnosed later in life

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Autism is a lifelong condition – yet a growing number of people are being diagnosed as adults. Psychologist Dr Steven Stagg shares the result of a study into the consequences of a late diagnosis and Prof Francesca Happé explains why it can be difficult to get a diagnosis as an adult. (Image: A portrait of a woman in three different colours, Credit: Getty Images.)

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