Diagnóstico tardio em adultos com transtornos do espectro do autismo : uma revisão de literatura e análise de depoimentos

Abstract

This article aims to reflect on late diagnosis in autistic adults and its consequences, through a literature review. We selected investigative articles in scientific journals and personal testimonials in Revista Autismo to perform a Content Analysis and understand the reasons for the delay in diagnosis and its consequences. We saw, both in scientific journals and in personal reports, that these adults felt or were seen as different children in childhood, presented similar difficulties in the search for a diagnosis and that the diagnosis can be liberating for them and provide self-knowledge and improvement in their quality of life. . We conclude that these reports reinforce the need for professional training and further studies on how to help the autistic adult.