Yes it is can as you get mentally exhausted or burnout from years/decades of trying to pretend to be typical. Things slow down in middle age for most, add burnout and autistic traits and latent mental issues can increase with a vengeance.
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Professionally Identified and joined WP August 26, 2013
DSM 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder, DSM IV: Aspergers Moderate Severity
It is Autism Acceptance Month
“My autism is not a superpower. It also isn’t some kind of god-forsaken, endless fountain of suffering inflicted on my family. It’s just part of who I am as a person”. - Sara Luterman