I'm Autistic? When did that happen?
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- I've been diagnosed with ADHD and Autism. What now?
Welcome to Late Diagnosed. A channel where I will explore what it means to be diagnosed at age 54 and discover life on the spectrum.
Glad to have found your channel. I've recently been diagnosed with ADHD at age 59. This explains so many experiences throughout my life. Trying to work out how to better manage life. Thanks for this!
Thanks Deb, I hope to help you and many like you & me navigate life after diagnosis.
Hi, glad to meet you. I'm level 2 autistic, undiagnosed during childhood, and I'm still struggling for my legal recognition. Challenges are harder for us.
Glad to meet you too! I'm sorry you're struggling. Yes they are harder in a neurotypical world but awareness is growing slowly and you are perfect just as you are!
@@LateDiagnosed Thank you.
1st question: Have you suspected that you might have autism or did another person like a psychiatrist suspect the possibility of you being on the spectrum?
2nd leading question: If you suspected it yourself, why, when, and how did you start looking into the possibility?
Hi there, actually I had no clue I had autism. I suspected I had adhd after watching someone at work share about their adhd diagnosis and finding I related to so much of what they said. After discussing with my psychologist, she did some preliminary testing and then my GP referred me to a specialist to be tested. When I had my testing done, I was surprised when they said they'd be testing for ASD also.
Did a clinician diagnose you?
Hi, thanks for your comment. Yes, I was diagnosed last year. The report is very comprehensive.
@@LateDiagnosed by a psychiatrist?
Yes