Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, Everyone,
I've recently been diagnosed with High Functioning Autism/Aspergers in my 40's and I'm wondering if there are support services or groups for people like me who are just about coping with life but could do with a little extra support? From what I can see online so far, the majority of the support is aimed toward children and parents and those with more severe learning or behavioural difficulties. I understand that these groups have the most acute challenges, but I'm wondering if there is anything in the community for those, like me, that are just about muddling along. Any help in finding any groups or support would be gratefully received. Thanks for reading.
Chris
There are none in my area, all basically aimed for young kids and parental support. This is great but...not so much for people who've slipped through the net and just get along.
Ever thought about setting up your own group? Its something i might do in the future.
Thanks for this. Sounds like we are finding a similar landscape.
I'm considering starting something, if something doesn't already exist.
I was born in 1981 when Asperger's was first brought to the attention of the psychological community, and I have a feeling that in the decades since then many, many people have been left behind. It would be good to try and help those who are High Functioning and just functioning.
Yeah, would be good to connect with people and share things. I was born in 1980 but never suspected i was autistic. Im very good at slipping under the radar and not drawing attention to myself.....I suspect alot of people are like that until you just crash and burn. So many people out there just wandering around not even knowing that their struggles can be explained. Unfornunately, like myself.....you think autism is the severe kind.
Would love to do a group with gaming, gardening or something along those lines