Diagnosed yesterday with autism aged 60

Randa 1 day ago

I’m 60 years of age just diagnosed yesterday. I feel lost, angry and let down over the life I should have had. But mostly I have 6 grandchildren all on the spectrum and I feel to blame for it. How do I deal with all these emotions?

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Karin Mod 10 hours ago

Hello Randa,

Welcome to the Online Community!

Receiving an autism diagnosis can be a very emotional and overwhelming experience, and people often report a wide range of reactions and feelings similar to the ones you have described. These responses are very common.

The NAS website has a section called ‘Common Reactions to Receiving an Autism Diagnosis’, which may help you better understand and process some of the emotions you are experiencing.

Here is the link:

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/diagnosis/after-diagnosis/how-will-i-feel-after-receiving-an-autism-diagnosi

All the best,

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Karin Mod 10 hours ago

Hello Randa,

Welcome to the Online Community!

Receiving an autism diagnosis can be a very emotional and overwhelming experience, and people often report a wide range of reactions and feelings similar to the ones you have described. These responses are very common.

The NAS website has a section called ‘Common Reactions to Receiving an Autism Diagnosis’, which may help you better understand and process some of the emotions you are experiencing.

Here is the link:

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/diagnosis/after-diagnosis/how-will-i-feel-after-receiving-an-autism-diagnosi

All the best,

Karin Mod
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