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

  • 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: