getting diagnosed with autism at 23 was the best thing that had happened to me in many many years and sure would have been nice if it was something I could have considered on my own

Also damn I wonder if there are race or gender disparities in autism diagnosis. Probably Not Fortunately

  • Catherine_Steward [she/her]
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    2 years ago

    hello yes welcome to the technically but not really undiagnosed autism club

    my guardian said they thought an autism diagnosis would make people think less of me and cause me to have fewer opportunities in the future. :shrug-outta-hecks:

    • SadStruggle92 [none/use name]
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      2 years ago

      my guardian said they thought an autism diagnosis would make people think less of me and cause me to have fewer opportunities in the future.

      I mean honestly, maybe...

      People who get diagnosed later in life seem to express having more varied/robust social connections than I do; though that may also be a function of severity. Or other factors IDK. :shrug-outta-hecks: