As they grow older, a significant trigger or stressor may suddenly appear, exacerbating the symptoms to a level that those patterns and behaviours become extremely noticeable and problematic, causing impairment in areas of life.
The point where they decide to seek help.
Adult Neurodivergence is an area which has really struck my interest lately.
We talk a lot about over-diagnosis in children but there’s also a group of undiagnosed adults which remains unnoticed.
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Even if something IS noticed during that period of development towards being an adult, due to lack of awareness and information it is often ignored, said to have occurred by chance, the person is met with critical comments or just shut off by friends, family & society.