‘It brought a profound sense of relief,’ says woman diagnosed as autistic in her 40s

Orlagh Reid, an Irish Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists accredited psychotherapist and coach was diagnosed with autism in her 40s.

A woman who was diagnosed as autistic in her 40s described the experience as “pivotal” and has called for the new autism assessment plan to be fully resourced.

Until now, adults could only obtain an autism diagnosis through private providers, with costs ranging from €1,600 to over €2,700, based on pricing lists available this week.