Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
I have just been diagnosed with Autism at the age of 29. I have special interests in hamster genetics, Pokemon and Harry Potter. I’m still in shock from the diagnosis but it hasn’t yet been 24 hours since I was told the outcome of my assessment. I’m just now questioning what that now means for me, like what do I do to access support or help now I have a diagnosis. I have struggled to get a job my entire adult life as everything I am qualified for I struggle doing practically as it involves communication with others and a lot of small talk. I can do the theory behind it all but I can’t put it into practice. I was given the diagnosis at the end of the assessment as I ticked nearly every marker on their diagnostic test, there was only a couple that I didn’t tick. My parents are in denial so I can’t talk to them about it and I don’t know where to turn. The psychologist suggested the National Autistic Society as a starting point to look up information and she is going to send me some information to signpost me to other places when she sends out the official report.
Hi there,
I am also newly diagnosed at the age of 26, got diagnosed 2 weeks ago. It seems like this is a recurrent occurrence for women especially.
I too am struggling on where to go from here, but we can all go through this confusing process together.
Im currently doing a bit of research around my diagnoses, which helps make things clearer for me. In terms of support and advice im unsure whats out there. Especially in terms of friendship, as i feel its a very isolating time at point of diagnosis, sometimes even after then actually. But im here if you need a chat.
I dont really have much contact with my family, none of them even knew i was going for an assessment or know my diagnoses now. So i can kinda imagine how youre feeling there.
Hope you gain some clarity. K x