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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I work with students, and have noticed that many "spectrum-y" students have at least one parent who exhibits these traits, and also that these types of adults really do seem to often look years younger than their actual age.  I wonder if there is a link between mild autism and seeming to age more slowly?

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This is fascinating. My dad, who I believe was mildly autistic but obviously not in the right generation to be diagnosed and I (no official diagnosis, but I am pretty sure) both look young for our age--like lots of comments starting in early adulthood and going on for decades. He used to always win those "guess my age" games at the county fair and they would guess he was in his late 20s when he was in his 40s. He continued to look much younger than he was until his death. Yes, I am a white woman, but I have always looked younger (it is catching up with me now but I think if I told people I was 35, they would never question it and I am almost 50). Thank you for this interesting take![/quote]

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