Is getting an adult autism diagnosis worth it? | ASU Online

In this video, you’ll hear from Blair Braden, an associate professor in the College of Health Solutions and Director of the Autism and Brain Aging Laboratory, as she covers some important topics around autism. You’ll learn more about the benefits of getting an official diagnosis and in turn some of the challenges adults face trying to get a diagnosis late into adulthood. If you’re interested in working with communication disorders like autism, the speech and hearing science degree is a great step in helping you reach your goals. Citations: One in 10,000 children were diagnosed with autism in the 1980's. - CDC prevalence per Autism and Development Disabilities Monitoring Network (ADDM) About 1 in 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - CDC prevalence per Autism and Development Disabilities Monitoring Network (ADDM) 00:00 Increase in autism diagnoses 00:28 Diagnostic criteria 00:49 Resources for adults 00:56 Benefits of diagnosis 01:33 Challenges with diagnosis 02:10 Conclusion For resources and community support, check out the Autistic Self Advocacy Network: https://autisticadvocacy.org/ Learn more about ASU Online’s Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science: https://asuonline.asu.edu/online-degr... 🔔Subscribe: https://youtube.com/arizonastateonlin... About ASU Online ASU Online offers a world-class education, wherever you are. Our online degrees and certificate programs are taught by the same renowned faculty who teach on our campus. Our programs are highly ranked and span subject matter from business and engineering to history, psychology, social work and beyond. Follow ASU Online on Facebook:   / asuonline   Follow ASU Online on X:   / asuonline   Follow ASU Online on Instagram:   / asuonline   Connect with us on LinkedIn:   / asu-online