Discovering My Autism at 18

Who else didn't know that they could be autistic til after they were 18 and things make more sense?

Your answer

SalineTurnip

2y ago

I didn't know until I was in my mid-20s.

bookworm89

2y ago

I didn't know I was until I got diagnosed at 17, I cut my hair earlier that year because of gender identity crisis and that is what lead to my diagnosis.

Adalia

2y ago

one of my friends (diagnosed at 12) told me i should ask my therapist about being autistic bc we have really similar experiences. when i was 16 i did a lot of research and its really likely i do have autism, but getting a diagnosis is hard :/

Hedgewitch

2y ago

I didn't get diagnosed until I was 36. You're not alone ❤️

Bunn3y

2y ago

I just got my diagnosis a couple months ago (I’m 18) - been considering it since 16 but never got tested till now. Finding out has been such a huge relief though… it’s so crazy how things just start to connect. Better late than never!

littlebug

2y ago

i have been suspecting for almost a year, and just got tested today! hoping for good results

Airida

2y ago

I suspected I was probably autistic since I was maybe 16 or 17 but I didn't get diagnosed until I was 21 and it was like a huge relief to finally have a diagnosis

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