ACTOR Wentworth Miller revealed his autism diagnosis early this week, telling fans on social media that the news was one of the several “unexpected gifts” he had received in self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a lengthy note posted on Instagram, the “Prison Break” star said he was formally diagnosed last fall. “It was a long, flawed process in need of updating,” the 49-year-old explained alongside an image of a white square. “I’m a middle-aged man. Right now my work looks like evolving my understanding, re-examining five decades of lived experience through a new lens. That will take time.” The Autism Society of America describes autism as “a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships and self-regulation.” It’s also considered a “spectrum condition” that impacts people differently and to varying degrees. Signs of autism typically begin to present themselves in individuals between the ages of 2 and 3. Elsewhere in his post, Miller said his diagnosis “isn’t something I’d change.”And though he admitted he still had a lot to learn about the issues at hand, he added, “I get ― got ― immediately being autistic is central to who I am. To everything I’ve achieved/articulated.” As of Tuesday afternoon, the post had been liked by more than 102,000 people, including comedian Billy Eichner and “13 Reasons Why” star Brandon Flynn. Many of the comments praised the actor’s honesty. (SD-Agencies) | 