Age 35 and older underrepresented.

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How many feel that the age 35 and older are underrepresented here on WP?

I see more people 35+ here than people younger than that. Its actually been an issue for me the entire time I've been on here because I can't relate with most people here, as they're usually older and/or more high functioning than I am.

More often than not, younger-adult perspectives seem common here on WP - hence the concerns that older adults may be underrepresented!

Maybe older adult experiences stick out more to me, and younger adult experiences stick out more to you? I feel like things we don't relate with might be more noticeable, because once again I feel like older adults are always able to share their experiences and relate on here, while I can't really give much input due to my age + inexperience. I also noticed older people think there's too many young people, so maybe things are more equal than I realize and, like I said earlier, that older people just stick out more because I'm younger.

WP has by far the oldest demographics of any autistic space I have seen.

Well, I suspect that most in their 30ies are occupied by relationships and kids.
Older and younger have more time for silly stuff like answering posts on forums.

/Mats

This is a universal problem even on NT forums. Young people are more interested in superficial social behaviour, having fun, getting laid, and showing off. They are also unsure of themselves and their social identity (where they fit in) so tend to avoid committing themselves on issues online.

I can only speak for myself, but I was heavily into news groups (80-90ies versions of forums) in my teens and now I'm obviously here.
When I was 30 I was building a family, no time for forums and such.

/Mats

The more challenging, complex adult concerns are under-represented here on WP:

One of many concerns are establishing trusted friendships. For example, who's name(s) do we include on health, and medical forms asking, 'who to contact in case of emergency?'

In several posts I've initiated, and discussion threads I've contributed to here on WP, one objective is to become acquainted with people on the Autism Spectrum who are NT-like!

One example of a discussion thread (LINK) is in the 'Social Skills & Making Friends' Forum, 'NT-Like Acquaintances A Must!'

Entire original post is short and to the point - EXCERPT: 'NT-like acquaintances a must in going beyond small-talk, and hence most favorable towards developing friendships!'

Yet, there are only around 70 views to this post, yet no responses at the time of this writing! -- WHY?

LINK: viewtopic.php?t=399575

I'm 34, and have been on here for 3½ years but my post count is low. I'm impressed by how you all manage to interact so much.

My impression is that most online communities consist of younger folks and that's just the way it is. Compared to those, WP has a good mix. Seeing people at different stages of a life that's not entirely different from your own gives you clues to what paths to choose for yourself.

I see quite a few people (including myself) within this demographic here on WP. I do feel that this is a big issue on facebook groups, however.