Published on 12, July, 2020
Good day all. I'm Mary, the NT wife of a late-diagnosed spouse with autism, mother to a teen daughter with autism as well as another teen with profound, complex developmental & medical needs. I've joined this UK community, despite living in Canada as there seems to be much more knowledge & openness about late-diagnosed, married individuals & their spouses out of the UK. In North America the focus seems to be solely on children. I hope to find spouses in a similar care taking position as mine, those with autism able to perhaps advise on ways to best "reach" a spouse with autism & a generally supportive community that can understand the day to day challenges of such a situation.
Thank you for the welcome Andrew. My spouse was diagnosed 8 years ago at 54 & my now 19 yr old daughter shortly thereafter. It's nice to meet another parent w/an adult daughter on the spectrum. How sad that a diagnosis, rather than capability would mean anything at all for your daughter's career.
Hello and welcome. I’m 45 and was only recently diagnosed and my daughter is likely to be too, but I don’t want her to be diagnosed as it would damage her career choice. My spouse isn’t on here so I can’t introduce you, but welcome
Andrew