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Guides for family of older adult on AS?

Breadpud

Howdy all,

I've checked keywords and searched around and checked NAS publications, I found a thread sort of what I'm asking from a few years ago, but I think I'm not going to find information. Here we go:

I'm 50+ recent diagnosis (do I need to keep stating that!!)

I'm a little surprised my family haven't started looking into any ASD material since my diagnosis last month. I'd like to help them along a little please (tut!). Are there any printed guides aimed at families of diagnosed older adults? You know, perhaps an informal introduction covering a broad spectrum?

Parents

  • The problem is, to them, nothing has happened - you're still exactly the same person you've always been - the diagnosis is significant to you - maybe a huge revelation - but in their world, nothing has happened.    Why would they suddenly be interested in reading all sorts of stuff that means nothing to them?

    I think you're going to have to choose your timings carefully and do all the educating yourself if they seem receptive.    You will need to understand yourself fully and how the diagnosis really affects you before you can be successful in this.

    So chill - let it all sink in for yourself - educate yourself and find yourself - and then spread the word.  Smiley

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  • The problem is, to them, nothing has happened - you're still exactly the same person you've always been - the diagnosis is significant to you - maybe a huge revelation - but in their world, nothing has happened.    Why would they suddenly be interested in reading all sorts of stuff that means nothing to them?

    I think you're going to have to choose your timings carefully and do all the educating yourself if they seem receptive.    You will need to understand yourself fully and how the diagnosis really affects you before you can be successful in this.

    So chill - let it all sink in for yourself - educate yourself and find yourself - and then spread the word.  Smiley

Children