From r/GenX: Autism has been a recognized medical condition for decades but seldomly diagnosed until recently, do you remember any people back then who'd probably be labeled autistic today?

As the title says.

There has been a broadening of ASD criteria, most notably the merging of Autism, Asperger's, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder into "ASD" or Autism Spectrum Disorder. There is also increased recognition of masking, prevalence in females, as well as general familiarity with neurodivergence as a whole.