What to expect when getting an adult ASD diagnosis [Video]

Growing awareness of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has led to a rise in prevalence among children. But for adults, getting a diagnosis remains a challenge. Many adults who are not formally diagnosed do not realize that some of the things that make them unique are related to undiagnosed ASD. Some learn to navigate their differences very well, achieving major milestones like being in relationships or building successful careers. Others spend their lives feeling out of place and struggling to succeed in certain areas.

In this Q&A, Dr. Catherine Lord, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and member of the Autism Speaks Medical and Science Advisory Committee, discusses what to do if you suspect you have autism as an adult. She talks about how autism symptoms look different in adults and what to expect from the diagnostic process.

Dr. Lord is the George Tarjan distinguished professor of psychiatry in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She is a …