neurodiversity

In part that’s because of greater recognition of the diversity of autism itself — “neurodiversity,” as it’s often termed.

For every story of excellence in neurodiversity there are those that play into unflattering stereotypes — such as attorneys for alleged quadruple murderer Bryan Kohberger considering introducing his autism into his defense.

“It may have seemed effective in the short term, but it left me without healthy coping strategies or the tools to embrace my neurodiversity,” Parsons said.

He thinks neurodiversity is "certainly" over-represented in Silicon Valley because "learning something in great depth at a young age - that helps you in certain complex subjects".

In Scotland, more adults are seeking an autism diagnosis later in life because of better awareness of neurodiversity, according to the National Autistic Society Scotland.