In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott react to new research showing that over 90% of autistic adults over 40 in the UK are undiagnosed.

They break down a recent article highlighting the seven key signs of autism in adults aged 40+, while reflecting on their own lived experiences and the challenges of late diagnosis. With humour and honesty, they explore why so many autistic people go through life without answers. Read the article here

Together, Jordan and Simon discuss:

• Why autism often goes undiagnosed in adults over 40, 50, and even 60+
• The seven subtle signs of autism in later life (routine, sensory sensitivities, social rules, and more)
• The impact of masking and how it becomes harder to spot autism with age
• Why getting a diagnosis matters—accommodations, self-understanding, and family support
• The difference between lived experience vs. clinical descriptions of autism
• How the Right to Choose program is helping thousands skip years-long NHS waiting lists

Whether you’re exploring autism later in life, supporting a loved one, or just curious about late diagnosis, this episode blends research, advocacy, and lived insight to shed light on a “missing generation” of undiagnosed autistics.

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