Diagnosed with autism at 23 years old, this NC woman prides herself on being an advocate for the autism community.
The rates of autism are increasing likely because there is more awareness with women who are more likely to be diagnosed in adulthood, according to Dr. Harrop at UNC School of Medicine.Growing up Becca Alley always felt different from others. She just didn't have a label for herself.
The 28-year-old North Carolina resident didn't fit in with her peers. She struggled socially with brutal honesty which caused a lot of her friendships to end. "They are socialized slightly differently and this is in part due to autism but also being misunderstood and potentially marginalized," said Dr. Clare Harrop, UNC School of Medicine Assistant Professor.
"Almost like pretending not to be autistic. So using strategies to appear 'normal' to fit in with peers. Really draining," she said.
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