Good morning, everyone.
I want to start by sharing that I’m new here and recently diagnosed as autistic. I’m also blind, have ADHD, and am twice exceptional. I received my autism diagnosis this past Monday, and my ADHD diagnosis in late June. I’ve suspected I was autistic since I was eleven, and now I'm fifteen. At first, my parent didn’t quite understand, but I love and deeply admire them—they truly are amazing. I just wanted to ask if anyone knows what usually comes next after a diagnosis? I’m feeling a bit unsure and would really appreciate any guidance. I’ve done a lot of research before, but knowing the facts is different from actually experiencing what happens afterward. As a girl, I tend to mask a lot, which is why I was missed as a child. Being adopted also made it tricky to tell what symptoms are related to autism and what might be from trauma of being adopted from another country. Sorry for sharing so much—I just haven’t had many opportunities to connect with others who understand. If you have questions or want to get to know me better, please feel free to ask. I’m pretty open and happy to share most things, except personal details like my address or contact info—those I keep private. If anything makes me uncomfortable, I’ll let you know explicitly. Wishing everyone a truly blessed and wonderful day!