Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi
i recently had a formal diagnosis of autism (RAAD-R 189/240) having suspected for a while and having self assessed with the ASD-50 (37/50), Aspie Quiz: high functioning autism, and the Empathy Quotient (13). I'm a professional engineer running my own small business, although struggling to find sufficient work due to industrial down turn, and I have also recently re-married. Surprisingly enough, I don't know what to do with the diagnosis or what to think about it or how to cope with it. I know I'm not coping well with things in general and need help, but don't know what help or sort of help that I need or where to turn for it. I know that I can't be the only person to find myself in this position or feel like this, so I'm reaching out to hear and learn from other peoples experiences. So how did you cope and what did you do?
Thanks
Andy
Hi Andy,
While you're waiting for people to respond, which hopefully they will, you might want to have a look at the 'What Next?' booklet on the NAS website, which you can find here - http://www.autism.org.uk/products/leaflets/what-next.aspx. It's written for people in your situation, adults who have just been diagnosed with ASD and has information and advice about where you can get support, among other things.
Hope this is of some use,
Ross - mod
Thanks Ross. I ordered a paper copy before I put the post up, as I want my wife to be able to read it too, as it's difficult for me to articulate how I feel
Thanks for this info.ive only really been diagnosed and was unsure what help was next