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ViridisSilviTyrannus

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to say hey, howdy and hello. Um, I too am late diagnosis (late 20s) with Autism and it's been about a week since I found out. Its really odd to have this diagnosis as I thought I only had ADHD (which I havent been formally diagnosed with and actively trying to get a diagnosis still) and a few other learning disabilities but it has kinda thrown me for a loop.

I am excited to get to learn about myself and find ways of navigating this space and also now allowing myself to take up space.

This is just a very long winded way of me say hi and I hope that I can get to chatting with some people who... Well, get it.

Thanks for reading Sparkles

  • Hello, and welcome, from an old crusty to a young whipper-snapper.  Joy

    I'm relatively new to this as well; I was diagnosed a couple of months ago.  I had suspected for a few years, yet on confirmation I felt really odd about it/myself for many weeks.  After several weeks of introspection, I realised that I am still the same old flawed person as before, just with new knowledge.  So, now I intend to be as full a part of the world as I can and understand more about autism and myself.

    The best advice I received is to take it slowly and be kind to yourself.

  • Welcome to the community! Chatting with people, who get it is very important and helps me a lot. I'm not yet formally diagnosed,  waiting for my assessment. I wish you find here support and like minded people. 

  • Hello   

    Welcome to the National autistic community, I hope that you might  find this space to be useful.

    There is no wrong or right way to say hello, it's lovely to hear from you - I can guarantee, you are not taking up space, every voice is incredibly valid to hear from.

    As you say, learning something new about yourself later in life can be quite the journey, it introduces new information to what we thought was known.

    I wonder if the the following NAS approved resources might prove useful in helping to understand your autism diagnosis:

    After diagnosis

    What is autism?

    Once again, welcome to the NAS community - I hope you feel very welcome here.

    Take care - Zac Mod.

  • Hello and Welcome, 

    I too have only been diagnosed this year, although I am little older than, well about 50 years older. So, I am also relatively new to this site. I find it a good place to visit, it feels safe and people are very friendly and diverse.    

    The usual advice regarding an assessment is - to take things slowly and be kind to yourself. It has me taken several months to come to terms with my diagnosis and I am still discovering new things. 

    I hope you enjoy your time here. 
    Oscar