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Newly diagnosed at 56

juliettedfern

It took a while to ask my doctor for a referral for an autism assessment but it was worth it, having finally being diagnosed as autistic, having adhd and dyspraxia. It's early days yet, but it's reassuring to have my suspicions confirmed. I'm hoping that I don't feel regret for wasted years of not having been diagnosed!

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  • Hi julettedfern,

    Thank you for sharing this to our online community. What you are feeling is completely understandable. Receiving a diagnosis can bring a real sense of validation and relief, especially when it confirms suspicions you've had for a long time.

    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 helpful.

     

    Rishma Mod

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  • Hi julettedfern,

    Thank you for sharing this to our online community. What you are feeling is completely understandable. Receiving a diagnosis can bring a real sense of validation and relief, especially when it confirms suspicions you've had for a long time.

    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 helpful.

     

    Rishma Mod

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