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.  

Parents Reply
  • My advice to you would be making a drs appointment and if you’re able to, have a family member or friend with you or someone you trust to be there with you for the appointment to help explain why you want an autism diagnosis. I’m saying this because I had 3 separate doctors appointments and at each one they told me they wouldn’t put on the waiting list for an autism assessment. I’m only on the waiting list for my Asperger’s diagnosis because I had to keep asking different mental health services for help. Hopefully you can get the right help and support you need Slight smile

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