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Female and diagnosed at almost 58 years old

Elyssa
over 1 year ago

Hi

I was diagnosed three weeks ago with Level 1 autism/Asperger’s Syndrome.  My son had his diagnosis when he was a teenager and is now aged 30.

I have mixed feelings about it as it answers many questions on the difficulties I have always faced in my social interactions but I also feel hopeless and less inclined to try.

I would love to hear from other women who have had a diagnosis later in their lives and how they are coping. 

Parents
  • over 1 year ago

    I'm yet to be assessed.  I have a GP appointment later this week to request one.  Many years ago I was dismissed by a GP who took one look at me and said you're not autistic; floored me for a long time. Times have changed and I'm now at the age where I want to know. The replies on here are lovely, but the main thing I pick up on is be kind to yourself.

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  • over 1 year ago

    I'm yet to be assessed.  I have a GP appointment later this week to request one.  Many years ago I was dismissed by a GP who took one look at me and said you're not autistic; floored me for a long time. Times have changed and I'm now at the age where I want to know. The replies on here are lovely, but the main thing I pick up on is be kind to yourself.

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