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Newly Diagnosed.

Amy23

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.

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  • I really relate. I was diagnosed six weeks ago and felt very similar - so overwhelmed and in shocked as well as relief. I’ve also had very similar responses from people which has made digesting it all feel very lonely. Here to find some community and like minded people who get it! 

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  • I really relate. I was diagnosed six weeks ago and felt very similar - so overwhelmed and in shocked as well as relief. I’ve also had very similar responses from people which has made digesting it all feel very lonely. Here to find some community and like minded people who get it! 

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