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Autistic Women Demand Better Support Amid Diagnosis Surge

10/6/2025

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Molly Siobhan Parker, diagnosed with autism at 22, aims to dispel myths of autistic women.
In the UK, autism diagnoses have surged, with women seeking support tripling over five years.
Neurodivergence Wales notes a 133% rise in adults seeking autism diagnoses from 2019 to 2024.
Parker emphasizes the need for better post-diagnosis support amid historical bias toward male presentations.

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Story summary

Molly Siobhan Parker, diagnosed with autism at 22, aims to dispel myths of autistic women.
In the UK, autism diagnoses have surged, with women seeking support tripling over five years.
Neurodivergence Wales notes a 133% rise in adults seeking autism diagnoses from 2019 to 2024.
Parker emphasizes the need for better post-diagnosis support amid historical bias toward male presentations.