Hi I'm New!

Hi Steve and welcome.

I'm almost 50 (next Friday) and am fairly new on the forums myself.  I joined on 01 November following my diagnosis on 31 October.

Like you, I've had a suspicion for several years that I'm on the spectrum.  I have a few friends that also enjoy hiking.  One gentleman has a son with asperger's and recognised traits in me.  One of the ladies has 2 grand-daughters on the spectrum:  one very severe, non-verbal, needs round-the-clock care and is in a residential home.  The other grand-daughter is more like me and trying to get on with her life the best she can.

I saw a GP in November 2014 and was told that adults weren't tested because it didn't change anything and children were only tested in case they need extra help with school.  In July 2018, I saw a different GP with a totally different attitude and she very kindly referred me to a clinic to be assessed but warned me about the time factor due to the waiting list.  I attended my assessment appointment in September and got my diagnosis on 31 October.  I'm now waiting to hear from adult social care regarding support.

Best wishes

Rio

Welcome here! there are a lot us a similar age or dare I say older :-)

thats ok i am expecting a new steve - thought u where him :)

No

r u a graphic designer per chance ?

Thanks both!

hi steve,

welcome to the forum,

it would be a good idea to fill out your profile a bit more.

aidie

hello and welcome!