Hello, this is my first time posting.
I had my assessment on Wednesday and have been diagnosed with Autism, Level 1.
I feel relieved and at the same time overwhelmed to get the diagnosis at 54.
My brother, who's son(my nephew) is autistic is being supportive as is a friend with autism.
My closest friend was very dismissive when I told her, saying "then you're slightly autistic" & "that alot of people are."
Just wanting to connect with people who understand.
HiAmy23 and welcome and congratulations 
I get that’s not the kind of response you want from a close friend but I think it’s just that they possibly don’t have a good understanding about what it means to be autistic. It doesn’t stop it hurting though.
I hope you settle into here it’s a good place to get lots of answers to questions you might have.
HiAmy23 and welcome and congratulations
I get that’s not the kind of response you want from a close friend but I think it’s just that they possibly don’t have a good understanding about what it means to be autistic. It doesn’t stop it hurting though.
I hope you settle into here it’s a good place to get lots of answers to questions you might have.
