A Model for Thriving as an Autistic Adult

A Model for Thriving as an Autistic Adult

May 25, 2026 · 42 min

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Alexis Kruel shares her journey of thriving as a late-diagnosed autistic adult, reflecting on her life experiences and newfound understanding.

What does thriving actually look like for a late-diagnosed autistic adult? Alexis Kruel gives a pretty specific answer from a life of contradictions. Alexis is a commercial model and actor who was diagnosed autistic at 53 and ADHD shortly after. But this isn't really a diagnosis story. It's a story about what happens when your whole life suddenly plays back differently, and every awkward moment, every friendship that went cold, every dinner party you wanted to escape, finally makes sense. She...

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