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Late possible diagnosis/ toddler diagnosis

Millie89

Hello,

My two year old son has been showing signs of being autistic for a while.

i am currently trying to navigate how to go about getting him help.

However while doing some of the early tests for him the expert I am in touch with suggested I do the adult version of the assessment.

It’s blown my mind at 37 year old that a lot of my life ‘struggles’ could be done down to me also being autistic.

I am looking for support as anyone I have mentioned it to so far have said ‘you’re not autistic’.They don’t realise how much effort I put in to daily life to appear ‘normal’

I have been saying since my son was 1 that he was showing signs and now he’s nearly 3 people are starting to agree with me! 

I’ve have long been the ‘ problem child’ in my family. I was diagnosed with a personality disorder around 5 years ago and that got diminished by my parents etc too.

i guess i am feeling at bit lost and overwhelmed! Any advice or guidance please!

Thank you for reading 

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  • Hi Millie89,

    Thank you for reaching out to our online community.

    Our website has a diagnosis hub, this includes information, practical and multimedia resources to support autistic people and their families before during and after diagnosis.

    You may want to visit the other resources on our website, we have advice and guidance on a wide range of information about autism, socialising and relationships, communication and education: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance

    You can try searching on our Autism Services Directory for diagnostic services in your local area.  The Directory also includes listings for support and social groups for autistic people, their families and friends.

    I hope you find this information useful.

     Rishma Mod

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  • Hi Millie89,

    Thank you for reaching out to our online community.

    Our website has a diagnosis hub, this includes information, practical and multimedia resources to support autistic people and their families before during and after diagnosis.

    You may want to visit the other resources on our website, we have advice and guidance on a wide range of information about autism, socialising and relationships, communication and education: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance

    You can try searching on our Autism Services Directory for diagnostic services in your local area.  The Directory also includes listings for support and social groups for autistic people, their families and friends.

    I hope you find this information useful.

     Rishma Mod

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