Newly diagnosed (mature woman)

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Hey everybody!

I'm new to the forum and new to the world of ASD Level 1, as I've just got the diagnosis in September. I guess I'm different from most in that I'm actually a woman and I'm 50 years old. My ASD Level 1 has mainly affected me socially over the years. To be honest I wasn't even sure I would qualify for diagnosis. I don't have children either, as I'm still really trying to bring myself up.

I'm wondering if there are any other women out there in my age group who've found an online support community. I don't want to disclose my ASD to my employer so I'm a bit reluctant to use the Facebook groups out there. I'd like to be a little more anonymous online.

I'm still working out how to approach all this but a support network has been one thing that's missing in my life.

Looking forward to hearing some other people's thoughts.

welcome, I finally got a diagnosis at age 68, turned my world upside down in a good way. Such a relief to know every failure and struggle in my life til now was NOT "all my fault". Takes a lot of time to sort through it from this new perspective and understand how autism worked all that time without anybody suspecting or knowing. I found several online forums (through facebook for the most part but this group has been great too for insights) that were for newly diagnosed autistic people, or people who are over 50 and wondering if they are indeed autistic... I have learned there are many members here who were late diagnosed and over 40... glad you are with us!

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Welcome to Wrong Planet. I didn’t figure out I had aspergers until just before my 64th birthday. It’s been great to learn why I am so different.

Greetings and saluations.

Welcome.

Welcome. I'm also female, but level 2, and in my 30s. I was diagnosed just prior to 30. I haven't found any good communities, most are extremely condescending toward me. There are a few people here and there that I've met and can relate to, but mostly it's been a strong challenge. As a level 1, you probably will do better and find more community.

Hi, DiamondGirl---nice to meetcha!! I was diagnosed well over a decade, ago, at age 47 or 48 (Asperger's under DSM IV). Finding out about oneself is sorta bittersweet---it was for me, anyway---because I was thankful I finally had an answer, but I was VERY angry that no one had told me before.

As for a support community: I think this place will be great for you---there's alot of us, here, who were diagnosed, well into adulthood; you're not different from most, here, it's about 50/50 (older and young). Maybe, just observe, for awhile---read everything (there's a specific women's forum, here), then, when you feel comfortable, enough, jump in!!

I hope it works out for you, and I hope you stick around, for awhile---we're glad you're here!!

Take care,

Cat

Hi Diamondgirl. I am a woman, 40s, & was diagnosed a few years ago (Aspergers/DSM IV...good ol Aspergers! Basically ASD Level 1 I think before the DSM took Aspergers out? Someone please correct me if I'm giving false info.).

I don't really know what to say about communities as I am uhhhhhhmazingly gawky & a dork. If you're looking for real live in person communities...I have no advice. I mean, I could say it's because we are in a world wide pandemic, but even before this I just really liked to chill with my dogs.

But if you mean online:.this forum is fun to read even if I'm usually too awkward to post; there are some really good Reddit aspie/autism communities out there where you may feel at home; Quora is actually good sometimes too. You can make an additional account for facebook if you want to remain anonymous & be an autistic superspy? There is an app called "Hiki" , specific to the Autistic community, that I have made some friends on (tho it seems to mostly be a "romance" thingy there IS a friend option, & I put "friends only" & that worked; there's also a friendship chat thing going). These things will probably lead you to other links & networks of support & information.

That's my starter kit! Welcome. I am happy for you that you have new information about yourself.

Welcome

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Welcome to Wrong Planet!

So glad for older autistic women. I'm 51 and was diagnosed late last year-ish? I also am feeling cautious of an "official" diagnosis, though I am not at all uncertain that I'm on the spectrum. Can someone explain the difference between level 1 and 2 and so on?