Hey all I’m Reece from Manchester I’ve recently been diagnosed with level 2 autism and want to understand more about it whilst trying to connect with people
Hey all I’m Reece from Manchester I’ve recently been diagnosed with level 2 autism and want to understand more about it whilst trying to connect with people
Hi and welcome to the community! 
In respect of understanding more about autism, these NAS resources provide a great overview, along with links to learn more about various aspects of it:
NAS - Signs that a child or adult may be autistic
As for many others here, my own diagnosis turned out to be much more of the start of a new journey (rather than a conclusion with instant solutions for my difficulties).
The NAS also has a great set of articles focused on "after diagnosis", including one covering how you might feel during the subsequent days / weeks / months. You might find them of interest and/or helpful:
NAS - How you might feel after a diagnosis
NAS - Other advice covering post-diagnosis including:
In respect of getting help to understand yourself better, therapy (or counselling) is often recommended after a diagnosis, as a follow up action for your GP to arrange. If you prefer, depending on where you are in the UK, you may instead be able to self refer for talking therapy on the NHS.
Before arranging it, you might find it helpful to borrow or buy this book, which includes discussion of various types of therapy and counselling, together with advice on choosing the right therapist or counsellor - all from an autistic person's viewpoint. Several of us here have found it very helpful:
The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy
This book also taught me some important principles and enabled me to make some immediate, helpful changes - perhaps you might find it useful, too:
Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask!
Hi and welcome to the community!
In respect of understanding more about autism, these NAS resources provide a great overview, along with links to learn more about various aspects of it:
NAS - Signs that a child or adult may be autistic
As for many others here, my own diagnosis turned out to be much more of the start of a new journey (rather than a conclusion with instant solutions for my difficulties).
The NAS also has a great set of articles focused on "after diagnosis", including one covering how you might feel during the subsequent days / weeks / months. You might find them of interest and/or helpful:
NAS - How you might feel after a diagnosis
NAS - Other advice covering post-diagnosis including:
In respect of getting help to understand yourself better, therapy (or counselling) is often recommended after a diagnosis, as a follow up action for your GP to arrange. If you prefer, depending on where you are in the UK, you may instead be able to self refer for talking therapy on the NHS.
Before arranging it, you might find it helpful to borrow or buy this book, which includes discussion of various types of therapy and counselling, together with advice on choosing the right therapist or counsellor - all from an autistic person's viewpoint. Several of us here have found it very helpful:
The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy
This book also taught me some important principles and enabled me to make some immediate, helpful changes - perhaps you might find it useful, too:
Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask!
