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Can a 60 Year Old Have Autism? Exploring Late-in-Life Diagnoses

According to a 2025 article in *The Transmitter*, older adults who receive a diagnosis of autism often experienced more pronounced autistic traits, but had developed coping mechanisms to manage throughout their lives. This reflects the reality that it is indeed possible for a 60 year old to have autism, with many individuals receiving a formal diagnosis in later life after years of feeling different without understanding why.