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Late diagnosed at 44 looking to connect in or near Chichester.

CharlotteChi

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently been diagnosed as autistic at 44 and I’m still processing what this means for me. I’m especially interested in learning more about unmasking and connecting with others who might share similar experiences.

My 11‑year‑old son was also diagnosed last year, so I’m navigating this both for myself and as a single parent.

I’m based near Chichester (West Sussex) and would love to connect with other autistic adults either online or in person locally if there are meet-ups or groups or other parent with kids a similar age. Any recommendations or just saying hi would be really appreciated.

Thanks so much!

Charlotte

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  • Hello. I was diagnosed in the last couple of months.

    I did it because I couldn't figure out what was up with me. I didn't expect it. It seems people can't see it in themselves. 

    Now I know, I am not sure what to make of it. There have been a few threads recently from older recently diagnosed people and feeling a bit lost is common.

    Were you diagnosed as a result of your son's diagnosis and seeing it in yourself? Or was it as a consequence of other issues, such as depression, which is common?

    If it is the first one then you probably feel ok, just a bit confused and it means you may not be overloaded. If the second one then you need to be kinder to yourself and to simplify and manage stress.

    I'm near Basingstoke. There doesn't seem to be a NAS branch near you (or me). I am not sure what people do.

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  • Hello. I was diagnosed in the last couple of months.

    I did it because I couldn't figure out what was up with me. I didn't expect it. It seems people can't see it in themselves. 

    Now I know, I am not sure what to make of it. There have been a few threads recently from older recently diagnosed people and feeling a bit lost is common.

    Were you diagnosed as a result of your son's diagnosis and seeing it in yourself? Or was it as a consequence of other issues, such as depression, which is common?

    If it is the first one then you probably feel ok, just a bit confused and it means you may not be overloaded. If the second one then you need to be kinder to yourself and to simplify and manage stress.

    I'm near Basingstoke. There doesn't seem to be a NAS branch near you (or me). I am not sure what people do.

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