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Autism

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Hi there

Ive recently just been diagnosed autistic and whilst I am relieved in finally knowing I’m not mad or bad I feel like crap and don’t know where to start in getting to know me. I’m 46 years old and I hope things get easier. For all of you who  have done research any top tips would be greatly appreciated? 

Many thanks

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  • Hello and welcome to the club.  Being on the Spectrum brings its agony, but it also brings its strengths and joys too.  I wouldn't swap my ND brain for an NT one, for sure.

    I really hope that as you get to know yourself, you'll start to feel better.  As for the research, there is so much out there; from you tubers recounting their personal experience - Purple Ella is informative, to research articles, books about autism and bios of autistic people.  If you're looking for some lovely positive stories to cheer you up, Temple Grandin has a lot to say about her mind blowing personal journey to success - she was completely non-verbal until she was 4 and has had more than her fair share of bullying and derision, - and the many, many positives of the autistic mind.  Amazon Prime, if you have it, have made a great movie of her life too.

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  • Hello and welcome to the club.  Being on the Spectrum brings its agony, but it also brings its strengths and joys too.  I wouldn't swap my ND brain for an NT one, for sure.

    I really hope that as you get to know yourself, you'll start to feel better.  As for the research, there is so much out there; from you tubers recounting their personal experience - Purple Ella is informative, to research articles, books about autism and bios of autistic people.  If you're looking for some lovely positive stories to cheer you up, Temple Grandin has a lot to say about her mind blowing personal journey to success - she was completely non-verbal until she was 4 and has had more than her fair share of bullying and derision, - and the many, many positives of the autistic mind.  Amazon Prime, if you have it, have made a great movie of her life too.

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