At first glance, it sounds alarming. A 450% increase in autism diagnoses among adults aged 26 to 34. Back in 2011, only about 91,000 adults in that age group had received a diagnosis. In 2022, that number was closer to 500,000.* So what’s going on?Are more people becoming autistic? Or are more people finally being seen?

There’s a kind of pain that doesn’t show up on the outside.You’re still functioning. You’re getting through the day. But inside, you’re quietly falling apart.  That’s what Cassandra Syndrome feels like.

POP QUIZ: Are You Asking the RIGHT Questions in Your Neurodiverse Relationship? Want to test your communication skills? Look at the questions below and ask: "Do I say more of the ❌'s or ✅'s?" There’s no shame either way—just insight.