Recently Diagnosed and a bit lost

Hi

I was diagnosed early this year at the grand old age of 50 and then some.

  • I was diagnosed a few weeks ago, and i expected to be fine, ive expected it for years, i've worked with people with ASD and have a degree in SEN but it hit me really hard. My anger is through the roof. 

  • Hi and welcome, I was diagnosed this year also... Just processing everything at the moment.

    I have had very good and understanding discussions here, which have helped me a lot.

  • Hi aidie!

    My employer knows now but I didn't disclose during the hiring process or even until I'd be in the role for 6 months. I casually dropped it into conversations with my colleagues and then my manager. Now I help run a Neurodiversity community with other autistic and ND colleagues. We've done panels and everything!

    I'm sorry your employers freaked. I'm lucky that my employer is super into D&I (Diversity and Inclusion) and my bosses have been welcoming and curious to learn more. 

  • Welcome. I'm 60 and about to start the process...

  • Hi 

    I'm 56 and going through the process.

    Welcome.  I'm sure you'll have loads to offer.

    What can we do to help that feeling of being lost? :-)

  • Hi LukaFenir 

    welcome to this forum Slight smile

    Out if curiosity does ur employer know u are autistic ? ( I know u r a software developer )

    My employer basically freaked when i mentioned I was

  • Hey there! Many late-diagnosed autistic people have felt lost as you have. You may relate to people like Ann Memmott, Cos Michael, Quinn Dexter and many others autistic advocates who were diagnosed late or were diagnosed many years ago. They have be a key part on my journey to understanding my autism diagnosis.

  • Hi welcome to this forum Slight smile

    Tell us something about yourself

    what are your hobbies ?

    what film/TV do you like ?

    Do you have pets ?

     have u a job or worked before ?

    completed any courses ?

    you dont have to answer any of these questions

    these are just some things to start the conversation