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Autism spectrum disorder — NIMH overview

ASD across the lifespan: how it is identified, how it co-occurs with mental health conditions, and what support looks like.

National Institute of Mental Health10 min read

NIMH's autism page is one of the few federal resources that addresses adults as well as children. It is appropriately cautious about treatments, clear that no medication treats core autism, and honest about the high rates of co-occurring anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

For adults pursuing late diagnosis, the page is a sober alternative to social-media accounts that conflate trait recognition with formal diagnosis.

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