Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello Everyone,
My name is Peter and im from North Wales. I was diagnosed with Autism back in March of this year thanks to the Integrated Autism Service. I have a wife and 2 sons, one of which was diagnosed with Autism 3 years ago.
Since my diagnosis I have been thinking on and off that they got it wrong that I was misdiagnosed but some days I think to myself OMG how did I not realise sooner. Some people have suggested i'm suffering from imposer syndrome. I think my main problem is the only Autism U have experience of is my sons, I know the saying once you have met one Autistic person you have met one Autistic person. But me and my son are like polar opposites hence why I feel the way I do. My traits are similar to his with regards to social situations -im rubbish at i would much rather stay at home with a book and a coffee. I hate the shops I always feel shattered when i come out from the crowds, the lights, the noise etc. Im not sure if its a trait or not but when it comes to food i have no will power at all I will eat and eat and eat (suprised im not the size of Wales).
sorry for the rather depressive introduction of myself
Hi Peter do you have any hobbies and interests? how old are your 2 sons? my hobbies are going down the gym, cooking, walking and reading books and magazines. Do you work? I work in Tesco 1 day a week on the dairy section filling all the milk up and checking all the dates on them. I don't like crowds in shops either or I dont like crowds on buses either.
Sorry for really late reply. I have a couple of hobbies which are researching my family tree (would be ace to see which branch autism comes from) and reading I currently have 365 books. My sons are 9 and 8. The 8 year old is also autistic. I work as a teaching assistant in a special needs school which my son also attends.
I have also researched my ancestry, it is fascinating and infuriating by turns.
I totally agree haha it’s fascinating seeing where ancestors lived and what they did and omg if you find a photo is like ultra amazing. But then when your stuck on the same ancestor for months you just feel like screaming lol