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Hi, my first post and a wee question.

Kevmck

Hi,

This is my first post and I thought that I would introduce myself. 

I'm late diagnosed autistic in my early 50's. It was only a few months ago. It looks like a fairly common thing these days. Judging by a lot of the comments I have seen since joining the group a few days ago. 

I'm wondering if people find that it's easier to connect with other neurodiverse people rather than neurotypical people? 

The advice I have received is that it should be easier to connect with people who are like me...

I'm not sure whether that logic works particularly well for people who struggle with connecting with other people. 

What are people's thoughts/experiences? 

I think that it would be good if there's a group of people out there that I can connect with, as my previous experience is that I struggle to connect with people and I find it even more difficult to build relationships despite a lifetime of trying. 

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  • Hi and welcome 

    I am late diagnosed too.

    I have joined a couple of ND in person groups. I have found it much easier to be around ND people.

    It has been much quieter and more respectful. There hasn't been any gossip only factual interesting conversations and I don't feel under pressure to speak which is such a relief for me.

    I wouldn't say I've made any strong connections yet, but I'm happy to just fit in somewhere and feel relaxed (ish)

    It's early days but so far so good.

    All the best in finding ND in person groups.

    (⁠•⁠‿⁠•⁠)

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  • Hi and welcome 

    I am late diagnosed too.

    I have joined a couple of ND in person groups. I have found it much easier to be around ND people.

    It has been much quieter and more respectful. There hasn't been any gossip only factual interesting conversations and I don't feel under pressure to speak which is such a relief for me.

    I wouldn't say I've made any strong connections yet, but I'm happy to just fit in somewhere and feel relaxed (ish)

    It's early days but so far so good.

    All the best in finding ND in person groups.

    (⁠•⁠‿⁠•⁠)

Children