Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello all,
I was recently diagnosed with Autism at the age of 51.
I had suspected I was autistic for quite a few years after various discussions with some of my family members.
The therapist told me I would have been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome if that terminology was still in use.
Fortunately I have always been able to function reasonably well and I think I have probably learned to do a lot of masking over my life, so many people I come into contact wouldn't even realise I am autistic at all.
I am just getting used to it for now so I thought I would join up here into this community.
cheers everyone.
Hi Javert,
I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago. I am 46. Like you I have masked all my life and most people would never guess I am Autistic but the older I was getting the harder it was to mask all the time.
I am still exploring who I am and have found this forum really useful and friendly.
Nice to meet you.