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Very-late-diagnosis

Clarissa

Hello everyone. I’m in the process of getting assessed at the age of 71. I’m pretty sure, from what the assessor has said, that I’ll get an official diagnosis, and even if I don’t, I’m happy to self-diagnose. Understanding where I fit has come so late in life, but it’s wonderful. I’d love to know about any others on here who have come to this understanding as late in life as I have. Anyone out there???

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  • Hi Clarissa,  we're similar ages, I'm 69 and was officially diagnosed last week although I've known for years after an unofficial diagnosis during assessment for a therapy group.   It feels good to be validated officially and I'd have been frustrated and disappointed if not diagnosed.   I'd told some before assessment that I'm autistic so it would have been uncomfortable and embarrassing if it went the other way.   Phew!   To say the least.  

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  • Hi Clarissa,  we're similar ages, I'm 69 and was officially diagnosed last week although I've known for years after an unofficial diagnosis during assessment for a therapy group.   It feels good to be validated officially and I'd have been frustrated and disappointed if not diagnosed.   I'd told some before assessment that I'm autistic so it would have been uncomfortable and embarrassing if it went the other way.   Phew!   To say the least.  

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