Hi, 38 high functioning and excellent masker here!

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JadeyP

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Recently received both an ADHD and now an Autism diagnosis.
I went into the assessment process not really sure what I wanted to gain but have suspected the above for a while.
The assessment was very eye opening- it helped me to identify how I am two very different people at work and at home.
I don't know why but the Autism assessment seemed to hit me harder than I expected! Like a weight has been lifted and I actually have a valid reason for the overwhelm I feel frequently.
Also has anyone else noticed how we definitely have some sort of internal radar and seem to click with some people very quickly who are clearly on the spectrum also!
 
I also recently received my autism diagnosis. It's a lot to process and I feel like my life is starting to make sense. I feel like I can sense fairly easily when someone is either autistic or has ADHD and tend to gel more with these people (especially ADHD people).
 
JadeyP said:
Recently received both an ADHD and now an Autism diagnosis.
I went into the assessment process not really sure what I wanted to gain but have suspected the above for a while.
The assessment was very eye opening- it helped me to identify how I am two very different people at work and at home.
I don't know why but the Autism assessment seemed to hit me harder than I expected! Like a weight has been lifted and I actually have a valid reason for the overwhelm I feel frequently.
Also has anyone else noticed how we definitely have some sort of internal radar and seem to click with some people very quickly who are clearly on the spectrum also!
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I completely get this, I work in wellbeing and my regular students all have lots of autistic traits (even though they are perhaps not aware of it) and they feel somehow like they've found a person who is on the same wavelength. Wishing you love on your journey xx
 
Yes I come across lots of people in my work who within minutes I can tell, I know if I feel like I could be friends with this person there's a big clue haha.
Thanks so much, I wish you the same xx