Late-life autism: why seniors go undiagnosed and how families can help

A Guardian piece notes that as many as 89–97% of autistic people over 60 are undiagnosed, calling this a neglected generation, and it guides families on recognizing late-life signs, weighing the benefits of diagnosis, and how to pursue assessment—via GP or regulated private clinicians—and how to support older relatives through routines, communication strategies, and access to care whether or not a formal diagnosis is obtained.