I was diagnosed with autism in my late teens.
Autism is a very serious disorder that effects the human body.
I have a mild form of it. It mostly affects my social presence.
Sorry to hear.  Glad you are able to cope with it.  Did your parents notice in the first 2 to 3 years of your life?
Yes but it wasn't very common that long ago so I wasn't diagnosed till later in life.
My cousin has Autism.  
Do they have a severe case?
Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Parents usually notice signs during the first three years of their child's life. These signs often develop gradually, though some children with autism reach their developmental milestones at a normal pace before worsening.
Autism is associated with a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Risk factors during pregnancy include certain infections, such as rubella, toxins including valproic acid, alcohol, cocaine, pesticides and air pollution, fetal
autism spectrum disorder; at first, Jagger is in denial about it. Writer Sri Rao explained the effect on Jagger he wanted to portray, stating "The focus of our story is mostly on how it affects Jagger as a parent. ... It's a very overwhelming and complicated emotional journey that a parent goes on when their child is diagnosed with autism. It starts with denial, embarrassment, confusion, sadness, and ultimately, acceptance. That's the arc we'll see Jagger go through over the course of this