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20 May 2021, 5:01 pm

This is behind a paywall so I have not read the article. Hopefully, more information will come out.
Geek Girl author Holly Smale on being diagnosed with autism – at 39

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22 May 2021, 12:04 am

Probably not directly related but there is a popular Youtuber by the name of "Artisan Geek" who I followed who reviews books. She self-disclosed her autism diagnosis as well. I of all people should have picked it up.