‘Why Didn’t Anyone Notice?’: High Functioning Autism in Women

She was 36 when it finally clicked. For years, people called her “moody,” “quirky,” and “too intense.” Her report cards? Straight A’s. Her desk? Always tidy. But social events drained her energy. She practiced conversations in her mind. Mimicked smiles and nods. Wasn’t that what everyone did? Turns out, not everyone does. A friend shared […]