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Adult ASD

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I am a 55 year old mother of three. I always knew I was different for as long as I can remember. My boys are grown up now and all I hear is: you misunderstood what I was saying, you don't care, I didn't mean how you would feel.

They tell me that I am annoying and stay away from me at home. I am so lonely. They don't believe I have ASD. 

I am sensitive to light, sound, taste and touch. My optition has said I need to wear my sunglasses. 

Thank you for reading this

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  • Hi. I'm 25 and I'm awaiting diagnosis.

    I'm really sorry to hear you're feeling lonely. How recently were you diagnosed? I'm wondering whether it's new information for your sons and they don't really understand what it means yet. They shouldn't be calling you annoying or avoiding you though - that's very unfair.

    I have a lot of sensory issues too - I don't think people understand how tiring they can be. 

    I hope you find the forum helpful; I've found it really useful to talk to people with similar experiences to my own.

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  • Hi. I'm 25 and I'm awaiting diagnosis.

    I'm really sorry to hear you're feeling lonely. How recently were you diagnosed? I'm wondering whether it's new information for your sons and they don't really understand what it means yet. They shouldn't be calling you annoying or avoiding you though - that's very unfair.

    I have a lot of sensory issues too - I don't think people understand how tiring they can be. 

    I hope you find the forum helpful; I've found it really useful to talk to people with similar experiences to my own.

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