In a recent Instagram post, Tallulah Willis disclosed her autism diagnosis from last year. Sharing a childhood video of herself with her father, she humorously captioned,

“Tell me you’re autistic without telling me you’re autistic.”

This revelation sheds light on the increasing rates of autism spectrum disorder in the US since 2000, particularly among adult women whose diagnoses were often missed in childhood due to gender biases.

Willis clarified that this was her first public acknowledgment of her diagnosis, stating,

“Found out this summer and it’s changed my life.”

Autism encompasses a wide spectrum of conditions, typically marked by difficulties in social skills, communication, and repetitive behaviors, as explained by Dr. Daniel Geschwind, a distinguished professor at UCLA specializing in human genetics, neurology, and psychiatry.

Tallulah Willis, famed for her appearance on the FOX reality show “Stars on Mars,” has consistently been candid with her audience about her health journey.

In a poignant essay, she disclosed her battles with anorexia nervosa, depression, addiction, and ADHD. On her Instagram page, she openly shares moments of her healing and progress, garnering praise and support from both her followers and family members in the comments.