Newly Diagnosed Neurodivergent Seeking Support

I got diagnosed in my 40's

I was diagnosed as a young adult. I have a 6 year old son with ASD as well.

Hi. I was diagnosed in 2020

I am 20 years old and got diagnosed at age seven. I have figured out certain things I really love sensory wise and things I don't love sensory wise. I make sure to stim when I feel like it and have fidget items personally in my day. Congratulations on your diagnosis. Feel free to message me any time if you want.

Congrats on the diagnosis!

Thank you guys for the support! I’m 22, and suspected for a few years but getting a diagnosis really helped me understand myself ❤️

I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 18. I'm 24 now. So I understand being diagnosed late.

Woop! Newly diagnosed as well! Autism, diagnosed like 4 months ago finally. Self-diagnosed like 3 years ago. Trust me, once you own it completely life gets so much better emotionally and easier to cope with. A phrase I use when my neurodivergency is causing confusion is say “ohkay you said this and my autistic brain thought this-“ that way people see my train of thought easier and it does wonders cuz no one is telling you you’re weird or wrong. It’s just a different train of thought. Also remind yourself that it’s a completely different neuro type. Your brain is wired completely differently than a neurotypical. The reason “spectrum” is in the name is because we are neurodivergents are on a circle spectrum with each other based on our gifts. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 💕 🤗