New diagnosis

Hi all, I'm Andy, 46 and after having an assessment several weeks ago, I finally have my diagnosis. Still processing at the moment, I suspected for a long time, but good to have things validated. I'm not entirely sure what to do next really, but I do already know quite a lot about ASD already as I've worked with disabilities for 25 years and am currently working in a supported living house with four very different autistic individuals. I'm not too sure what to do next on terms of who to tell and when etc, why thoughts? Thanks

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  • Hello  

    Thank you for sharing this the the Community and congratulations on getting your diagnosis, if this has given you clarity and validation. Our website has a diagnosis hub, this includes information, practical and multimedia resources to support autistic people and their families before during and after diagnosis.

    You may want to visit the other resources on our website, we have advice and guidance on a wide range of information about autism, socialising and relationships,communication and education: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance


    You can try searching on our Autism Services Directory for diagnostic services in your local area. The Directory also includes listings for support and social groups for autistic people, their families and friends.

    All the best,

    Chloe Mod

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  • Hello  

    Thank you for sharing this the the Community and congratulations on getting your diagnosis, if this has given you clarity and validation. Our website has a diagnosis hub, this includes information, practical and multimedia resources to support autistic people and their families before during and after diagnosis.

    You may want to visit the other resources on our website, we have advice and guidance on a wide range of information about autism, socialising and relationships,communication and education: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance


    You can try searching on our Autism Services Directory for diagnostic services in your local area. The Directory also includes listings for support and social groups for autistic people, their families and friends.

    All the best,

    Chloe Mod

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