I Always Knew I Was Autistic - Talia Mar On Late Diagnosis At 24

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Talia Mar shares her journey with autism from feeling different as a child to being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at 24. She opens up about bullying, masking, sensory overwhelm, and the pressure of trying to appear confident while struggling internally. Talia also reflects on why autism in women is so often missed, how music became her outlet, and the relief that came with finally understanding herself. This conversation is an honest look at neurodivergence, identity and embracing the way your mind works. We’re Talking Autism (00:00) Intro (00:35) Talia Explains Why She Thinks She Was Bullied at School (02:28) Talia on Masking and Dealing With Bullying at School (03:27) What Advice Would Talia Give Her Younger Self? (04:44) The Message Behind Talia’s Music (07:53) Talia’s Autism Diagnosis at 24 (08:45) When Talia First Thought She Had Autism (11:53) Why Talia Wasn’t Diagnosed Earlier (14:16) Statistics Around Autism in Women (15:26) How Life Might Have Been Different With an Earlier Diagnosis (16:55) How Talia’s Parents Reacted to Her Diagnosis (18:59) Would Talia Encourage Others to Seek a Diagnosis? (19:44) How Miniminter Reacted to Talia’s Autism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices