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Newly Diagnosed 33 year old adult - finding it hard to process. Any suggestions?

NAS67008

Hi 

i have just been diagnosed with ASD at 33 years of age. I am a teacher and a father of 3. I don't know how to feel about it or what I need to do next. Do i tell people do i not? I would love some advise please. Thanks!

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  • Hi, 
    I was only diagnosed at the beginning of March and I’m 49. I found it a relief and actually a positive revelation to a life of social challenges. I initially told my parents who are in their 70’s who didn’t really say anything. I think it was too much for them to think about and they know I have always been different so maybe just accepted it. I also told a couple of other people who were very positive and supportive. I think some people just don’t understand ASD.  I have Aspergers and when I told my brother he instantly understood when I said it’s what Guy Martin and Chris Packham has, but before I said that he just looked at me blankly in a not getting it look. 

    i personally think if someone is a true friend or colleague they will understand and also hopefully recognise that you have been diagnosed by a specialist and they don’t just make stuff up. ASD gives us amazing gifts and abilities which would have contributed to the unique person your are. I know mine helped me to have a successful business for 25 yrs as I am incredibly intensely focused. 

    There is some great support in this community. I have only recently joined myself.

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  • Hi, 
    I was only diagnosed at the beginning of March and I’m 49. I found it a relief and actually a positive revelation to a life of social challenges. I initially told my parents who are in their 70’s who didn’t really say anything. I think it was too much for them to think about and they know I have always been different so maybe just accepted it. I also told a couple of other people who were very positive and supportive. I think some people just don’t understand ASD.  I have Aspergers and when I told my brother he instantly understood when I said it’s what Guy Martin and Chris Packham has, but before I said that he just looked at me blankly in a not getting it look. 

    i personally think if someone is a true friend or colleague they will understand and also hopefully recognise that you have been diagnosed by a specialist and they don’t just make stuff up. ASD gives us amazing gifts and abilities which would have contributed to the unique person your are. I know mine helped me to have a successful business for 25 yrs as I am incredibly intensely focused. 

    There is some great support in this community. I have only recently joined myself.

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