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Wentworth Milleris sharing his autism diagnosis with the world.
ThePrison Breakactor, 49, revealed on Instagram that he was diagnosed with autism as an adult last year, telling his followers, “This isn’t something I’d change … immediately being autistic is central to who I am. To everything I’ve achieved/articulated.”
Miller noted that “access to a diagnosis is a privilege many do not enjoy,” admitting that his diagnosis was “a shock,” but “not a surprise.”
The actor stressed that while he was sharing his own experience, he didn’t want to speak for the community as a whole. “I don’t know enough about autism. (There’s a lot to know.),” he wrote. “Right now my work looks like evolving my understanding. Re-examining 5 decades of lived experience thru a new lens.
“Meanwhile, I don’t want to run the risk of suddenly being a loud, ill-informed voice in the room. The #autistic community (this I do know) has historically been talked over. Spoken for,” he continued. “I don’t wish to do additional harm. Only to raise my hand, say, ‘I am here. Have been (w/o realizing it).”
Directing his followers to resources, Miller pointed to the “numerous individuals sharing thoughtful + inspiring content on Instagram [and] TikTok” whom he praised for “unpacking terminology,” “adding nuance,” and “fighting stigma.”
Wentworth Miller inPrison Break.
“These creators (some quite young) speak to the relevant issues more knowledgeably/fluently than I can,” he wrote. “(They’ve been schooling me as well.)”
Another follower shared a similar experience, thanking Miller for his openness. “Thank you for this. Got my autism diagnosis at 30 years old, and it was a peculiar gift, really. Your voice, about this, is so comforting. So, so comforting. ❤️”
source: people.com
