I Was Diagnosed With Autism At 24 Years Old | My Two Year Journey To An ASD Diagnosis As An Adult

#autism #ASD #latediagnosis #KendraK
Hello everyone!
Recently I was formally diagnosed with ASD level 1 by a phycologist in Marietta Georgia after two years of suspecting I was on the spectrum. It has been a wild two years, but the validation I feel after receiving this diagnosis is so relieving!
There are inevitably many more undiagnosed adults out there, as a formal diagnosis is difficult and expensive to attain. Just know that if you are someone who suspects that they could be on the spectrum, self-diagnosis is valid. Not everyone desires a formal diagnosis, and that is okay too. This is a very individualized process. If you need/want help, it is never too late to ask for it.
Some of my favorite autistic creators:
@paigelayle
@momonthespectrum
@yosamdysam
Cynthia Kim's "I Think I Might Be Autistic"
www.amazon.com/Think-Might-Au...
Self Quiz: The Aspie Quiz rdos.net/eng/Aspie-quiz.php
Autism Spectrum Quotient Assessment: embrace-autism.com/autism-spe...
There are MANY Facebook groups geared towards late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed autistic adults, including:
I've been autistic all along?
Celebrate Neurodiversity With Stephen Hilton
Autism Late Diagnosis Support And Education
Ask me, I'm Autistic (24hr rule!)
Sounds Autistic, I'm In!
Autistic Women Support Group | LGBTQ+ Inclusive | Safe Space
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[@CrissyCrimes]

I'm binge watching you and your dad and mom I assume everything auto. My 25 year old son has mild autism and it doesn't define you or the beautiful family you have...❤❤❤❤

[@natestowingandrepair]

I with the help of your Aunt Mindy understand why this was so important to you. I love you and continue being you what makes me so proud of you.

[@asaprkade7466]

Did you face a lot of resistance when you told people?