Recently been diagnosed with autism

Hi Sam - I just realised that I've replied to your first two posts in the opposite order, sorry! 

As you might expect from my previous reply, I have some more resources to share 

As for many others here, my diagnosis turned out to be the start of a new journey of learning and adapting, rather than a conclusion full of solutions.

I mentioned before that the NAS has a great set of articles focused on "after diagnosis" that you might find helpful:

NAS - After diagnosis - includes:

• How you might feel after a diagnosis
• Talking about and disclosing your autism diagnosis
• Emotional support for family members after a diagnosis
• Formal support following an autism diagnosis

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

Here are a couple of books that I and others have found helpful early on in our post-diagnosis journeys:

Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask!

How to Be Autistic (free download currently available via this page)

Finally, I'll mention these, which your partner might find helpful (autism now includes what was previously Asperger's):

NAS - Family relationships - a guide for partners of autistic people

Loving Someone with Asperger's Syndrome: Understanding and Connecting with your Partner

Thank you so much for the response and the advice! I’ll take time to look into all of this. Appreciate that! :) 

You're most welcome! 

You're most welcome!