Meeting more Autistic people my age.

Hello. I am 32. I recently came to understand I am autistic and I am still trying to figure it out. 

I don't have many friends, just one who is also autistic. But I have a therapist and a personal trainer who are autistic which has been a massive help. However I have to pay to see them and can't form a friendship with them outside of that. I also want to know more people my age too which is important for me. I have very little social experience and struggling getting to know new people. I also don't like groups of people, so I like one on one interactions. 

I do seem to find it much easier to connect with other autistic people too. I just want to make a proper friend who I feel I can just ring anytime and chat or whatever. I have never had that sort of friendship since I left school. 

So is there any resources or groups anyone knows which supports people in my situation. It would have been much easier in my early 20's I think to find stuff.  

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  • Dear HighToryPsychic,

    Welcome to the online community! I can see you have already had some great responses. 

    I hope the online community helps be a resource that can help you feel connection with other autistic people. Bunny has given some great signposts, and it really could be beneficial to take a look at our Autism Services Directory - to use this you just put in your postcode and a keyword to find resources available in your local area. There is also an option to use it with your postcode and one of our set responses, such as leisure activities or support groups. 

    Best Wishes,

    Olivia Mod

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  • Dear HighToryPsychic,

    Welcome to the online community! I can see you have already had some great responses. 

    I hope the online community helps be a resource that can help you feel connection with other autistic people. Bunny has given some great signposts, and it really could be beneficial to take a look at our Autism Services Directory - to use this you just put in your postcode and a keyword to find resources available in your local area. There is also an option to use it with your postcode and one of our set responses, such as leisure activities or support groups. 

    Best Wishes,

    Olivia Mod

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