My autism diagnosis was extremely late. Receiving a late autism diagnosis at age 40, I had already lived half my life. Suddenly, I had to learn how to embrace being Autistic while balancing the very real responsibilities that coincide with being an adult. There were many times I did not know how to move forward, often juggling between masking and embracing my newfound Autistic identity. Learning to be OK with who I am, which is an Autistic woman and mother, took time. However, I did eventually get there and I now make videos to help others in their journey of pursuing and receiving a late autism diagnosis in adulthood.


00:00 Introduction
00:16 Relief in receiving an autism diagnosis at age 40
01:54 Apologizing to myself
03:30 Trigger Warning
03:57 Forgiving myself
05:38 Was it discrimination?
06:36 Seeking understanding
06:54 Depressed and lost (round 1)
07:47 Trying to negotiate the terms of my autism (bargaining)
09:31 Resentment
10:54 Depressed and lost (round 2)
11:35 Learning self acceptance after late autism diagnosis
12:42 Becoming an Autistic self advocate
14:13 Thank you and please comment with your thoughts!

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