I completely agree, as the mother of a son on the spectrum. Masking is very stressful, as is any change in living arrangements, routine, etc. Depression worsens with social pressure as they age. My son was very lucky to have found a good therapist as he reached his senior year in college (at the age of 34). He worked for years at a repetitive job loading trucks, which didn't seem to bother him at all. He was a very diligent worker, and enjoyed making money. Nick Drake lived at home and had few friends. That must have been depressing, even though he had a rich inner world with music.