Some of the experts I spoke with also told me that more people seem to be seeking out an autism diagnosis now than they did in the past. Having a precise label for social challenges or feelings of alienation can feel freeing and relieving.
She said that there’s been “a big increase in the demand for the diagnosis.” According to Fombonne, autism “has become chic.”
Nevertheless, d has another reason to be avoidant, or unaccommodating and I will accept it, because we all have times when we want to shutdown in this overbearing life.