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diagnosed as adult

  1. Nieos

    Freinds

    I am 24 and I am looking for diagnosed males with Autism to be freinds with. Only message me if you have Autism and no other comorbid things. I have a lot of interests, so we will be able to have discussions.
  2. L

    Newbie

    Hi ! I’m Liz, mum to a 22 year old son who is about to go through the ASD assessment process in the UK. Eager to learn more and be more sympathetic and accommodating to those with neuro-divergence
  3. Momofboys

    Today’s diagnosis-ish

    So today I got an ”official” diagnosis of ASD from my psychiatrist but I really put it in quotes because it was very… anticlimactic. I’ll try to make this as brief as possible since it’s just an intro post. I’m 31. I have a one and a half year old who isn’t fully talking yet so his...
  4. DystopiaIncognito

    30+ and now getting diagnosed

    Hi there, I'm a 36-year-old woman from Europe and have been living in isolation for years, even before current world events hit. I have a hard time seeking contact with people even though I'm quite lonely. Since I'm in the process of getting diagnosed I decided to join this Forum. It would be...
  5. jleeb05

    First Day of Assessment

    Today was the first day of my assessment for ASD. I wanted a formal assessment because I don't necessarily fit some of the ASD boxes in a way that would make me comfortable to self-diagnose. As @Nummulite mentioned in another thread, the process of getting assessed is quite frustrating. You...
  6. Amy Stone

    Benefits in the US in being diagnosed Level 1...?

    I am sorry if this has been covered before, but I want to make sure I understand everything correctly before making any final decisions. Can anyone tell me what the benefits are of being diagnosed ASD Level 1 on the spectrum in the US? I specifically mean social security, disability...
  7. S

    It happened.. my diagnoses is official.

    After 3 years of fighting, today was my assessment and after 3 and a half hours they confirmed my autism. I honestly don't know how i feel. For the past 3 years I've felt like a liar, not knowing who i was and now all the stuff i was blamed for as a child i couldn't help. I feel so...
  8. J

    Adult Diagnosis Questions

    I am 28 years old. My husband just recently sat me down and brought up the possibility of talking to a psychiatrist about the possibility of a high-functioning autism diagnosis. He brought this up because I: am incredibly sensitive to smells and loud noises. have been diagnosed with anxiety...
  9. O

    Currently undergoing diagnostics and unsure how to act.

    Hello, I’m 23, and have been in and out of therapy for years now for depression, anxiety, and related complications. My therapist now believes I might have high functioning autism. I’ve had my own suspicions about this for some time, but now that a professional has also reached that...
  10. Horsegirl

    When did everyone receive their diagnosis??? (If you are diagnosed)

    I was diagnosed with Aspergers when I was 4. I'm glad I did so young.
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