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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  • That’s sounds like you are talking about me. I am 39 and just was sent by Gp for autism evaluation. I have 2 friends with who I worked during Corona lockdowns and because neither of us was British we got close to each other. But sometimes I feel it is because they also have their issues, one is sober for 15 years and another one is dealing with depression. But except them I am not able to make any new friends even I like to, that’s reason why I came here to look for answers and possibly meet someone like me in the future.

  • I’ve always been quiet and reserved with not many friends. Never thought it had to do with ASD. It has opened my eyes. I’ve embraced the autism 

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