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Congratulations and welcome to the club - I made it into my 40s before diagnosis.so it's not uncommon.

What made you go for a diagnosis?    How is it affecting you?

You may find it takes a while before you can get your head around it - and there's a lot of life-processing to do.

The good news is you're young enough to make some positive changes for your future. 

Thanks for replying. I didn't actually go for a diagnosis, my councillor asked me what my interests were and when I told him that I was interested/obsessed with English history circa 1327-1377 he asked me if I have ever been tested for autism. Then I was tested and was diagnosed 

Mine was similar - I thought I was doing ok but a friend's wife mentioned I had all the traits - a private diagnosis followed and here we are.......

I'm a techy-nerd - like Sheldon Cooper or Mr Data.      My wife is into history - mainly Roman, Egyptian and UK history - she;s joined the local history group to meet more friends into it.

I can imagine!     I've pretty much worked on my own for most of my life - although working in a clean-room for over 3 years with artificial light and air was not too much fun.

What do you do now?

Prior to doingnos it was horrendous. I worked in a car factory replete with bright light and high pitched noises, which were the main triggers for my autism

I was diagnosed back in 2008 - I'm completely ok with it - I have some social issues when I'm under unfair pressure or stress but I have memory and technical skills that make me very self-sufficient.     I'm a Chartered Engineer - super-nerd    

For various reasons, I managed to retire early so I have control of my daily life.

How has it been for you?

I was diagnosed back in 2008 - I'm completely ok with it - I have some social issues when I'm under unfair pressure or stress but I have memory and technical skills that make me very self-sufficient.     I'm a Chartered Engineer - super-nerd    

For various reasons, I managed to retire early so I have control of my daily life.

How has it been for you?

I can imagine!     I've pretty much worked on my own for most of my life - although working in a clean-room for over 3 years with artificial light and air was not too much fun.

What do you do now?

Prior to doingnos it was horrendous. I worked in a car factory replete with bright light and high pitched noises, which were the main triggers for my autism