I can begin working on a problem at 10am and suddenly realise it's 10pm, that I haven't eaten, used the toilet, or checked my phone.
The gap between diagnosis rates in children and the actual prevalence of autism in the population points to a vast number of undiagnosed adults.
Autism is significantly underdiagnosed in prison populations, which means the true figures are almost certainly higher than what's currently recorded.
Scott Dylan is Dublin based British entrepreneur, investor, and mental health advocate. He is the Founder of NexaTech Ventures, a venture capital firm with a £100 million fund supporting AI and technology startups across Europe and beyond. With over two decades of experience in business growth, turnaround, and digital innovation, Scott has helped transform and invest in companies spanning technology, retail, logistics, and creative industries.
Beyond business, Scott is a passionate campaigner for mental health awareness and prison reform, drawing from personal experience to advocate for compassion, fairness, and systemic change. His writing explores entrepreneurship, AI, leadership, and the human stories behind success and recovery.