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Penguin

Hello I am new to the online community. I have been diagnosed with Autism (ASD) recently. I have previous diagnoses of dyspraxia and dyscalculia. I am just trying to accept my ASD at present. I know the diagnosis fits but its still a lot to process. 

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  • Hi Penguin,

    Welcome to our community, and congratulations on your diagnosis. 

    Receiving an autism diagnosis can bring up so many different emotions, even when you know the diagnosis fits. It is completely understandable that you need time to process everything.

    Our website has a diagnosis hub, this includes information, practical and multimedia resources to support autistic people and their families before during and after diagnosis. You may want to visit the other resources on our website, we have advice and guidance on a wide range of information about autism, socialising and relationships, communication and education: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance

    You can try searching on our Autism Services Directory for diagnostic services in your local area. The Directory also includes listings for support and social groups for autistic people, their families and friends.

    As you have recently been diagnosed, you may like to view our podcast ‘What's next?’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-9Mn0XjJQM 

    I hope you find this information helpful.

    Rishma Mod

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  • Hi Penguin,

    Welcome to our community, and congratulations on your diagnosis. 

    Receiving an autism diagnosis can bring up so many different emotions, even when you know the diagnosis fits. It is completely understandable that you need time to process everything.

    Our website has a diagnosis hub, this includes information, practical and multimedia resources to support autistic people and their families before during and after diagnosis. You may want to visit the other resources on our website, we have advice and guidance on a wide range of information about autism, socialising and relationships, communication and education: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance

    You can try searching on our Autism Services Directory for diagnostic services in your local area. The Directory also includes listings for support and social groups for autistic people, their families and friends.

    As you have recently been diagnosed, you may like to view our podcast ‘What's next?’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-9Mn0XjJQM 

    I hope you find this information helpful.

    Rishma Mod

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