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Late diagnosed autism in my 50's but no idea what to do next??

Jsp72

Hi I received my ASD diagnosis about 2 months ago which brought up a lot of different emotions and I  was basically given a few websites to look at and some books to read, which I didn't do as I felt a bit unsupported with it all.  I just looked at loads of stuff online and got even more confused!

Having looked through so many things I couldn't seem to find where to start with any advice or support so I've ended up here writing a post which I've never done before !! 

I guess I thought this might be a good place to write something with like minded people but I have no idea what to expect!!

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  • Hi, I was diagnosed last year, I’m now 58. I found the podcasts Aut-hour really helpful. The autistic author Sara Gibbs interviews and basically chats to other autistic authors, most have written autobiographies, I then went on to read a lot of the books. They helped me feel not so alone, I had forgotten some of my own autistic childhood experiences,  they also helped me to not feel so much imposter syndrome. Each story was very different to another. 
    As for practical help, I was just given a pamphlet, help or therapy does vary from county to county.

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  • Hi, I was diagnosed last year, I’m now 58. I found the podcasts Aut-hour really helpful. The autistic author Sara Gibbs interviews and basically chats to other autistic authors, most have written autobiographies, I then went on to read a lot of the books. They helped me feel not so alone, I had forgotten some of my own autistic childhood experiences,  they also helped me to not feel so much imposter syndrome. Each story was very different to another. 
    As for practical help, I was just given a pamphlet, help or therapy does vary from county to county.

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