Diagnosed Randomly at 15
In this video, Paige Layle is sharing her autism diagnosis story.
Paige Layle shares her journey on how she was diagnosed with autism. Growing up, she experiences some challenges that others didn’t notice. The challenges she experienced are sensory overload and social struggles; the sensory overload and social struggles she experienced were misdiagnosed as mental health disorders.
Growing up, she always felt misunderstood and confused due to her uniqueness. In her adulthood, she learned about autism, and she recognized herself in the symptoms of autism. Later on, with the help of a professional diagnosis, she was diagnosed with autism. With the help of her therapist, she gained self-awareness and validation. In this video, Layle talks about the importance of accurate representation and understanding, especially for women with autism, as they often go undiagnosed due to gender bias.
