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cherryfia

cherryfia

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Hi everyone. I'm new here and was recently diagnosed as autistic.. as in, today. It feels a bit like someone has handed me the missing pages to a book I've been trying to understand my whole life. While some things finally make sense, I also feel a little lost and unsure what comes next.

I have a feeling I'll have plenty of questions, but for now I just wanted to say hello. Thank you for letting me be part of the community.
 
I'm also recently diagnosed as autistic. I feel like the diagnosis feels like a movie with a big plot twist at the end which makes you see all the events of the movie a different way!

I'm also looking for post-diagnostic support - seem like little/nothing is offered by the NHS.
 
The only thing is therapy which I’m looking to start. I’ve been journaling but other than that I feel abit alone in this. What have you found if you do not might me asking?
 
I've been getting book about autism out from the library. I have also joined online communities at the autistic society and on reddit.

There are lots of free resources (like articles and downloads) on this website:

neurodivergentinsights.com

Neurodivergent Insights | Dr Megan Anna Neff

Neurodivergent Insights, home of Dr Neff, AuDHD clinical psychologist and author, creates affirming resources, workbooks, and training for AuDHD, autistic and ADHD adults and supporting clinicians.
neurodivergentinsights.com neurodivergentinsights.com

Also I have been attending some free online sessions at Autism Central. The next one for adults is on Tuesday at 5.30 on the topic of self care:

www.autismcentral.nhs.uk

Group learning for families of autistic people | Autism Central

Join a free online support group for parents and families of autistic children, young people and adults. Learn, reflect, support and work together, sharing knowledge and skills, including virtual meet-ups, education family guide sessions and reflective sessions. All events are free NHS England...
www.autismcentral.nhs.uk www.autismcentral.nhs.uk