Published on 12, July, 2020
New to the site. In fact I only got my diagnosis letter through from the psychologist through the door on Thursday.
I'm 50 and have just been diagnosed with high functioning ASD. What now? I'm in Falkirk in Central Scotland. From what I gather, the facilities available for adults newly diagnosed are sparse.
I'd also like to know what benefits, etc. I may be entitled to. I also suffer with various chronic pains/conditions which make my mobility difficult. What are the odds I'd qualify for a blue badge?
Thoughts, advice, direction, etc. welcomed.
Thanks.
Not a lot to be honest, it was "you have ASD, goodbye" for me. I was diagnosed last November and had no contact with anyone from the diagnostic team or support groups since. Its rubbish really, had to do a lot of reading and research myself and parents continued prompting me to try and socialise.
I'm expecting the same....