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Well... I was diagnosed with Asperger just last week and it's been weird finally understanding why some things are like they are.
Anyone in a similar situation?
It's just been a lot to think about and I don't know another aspie to discuss it with

Hi there!
I know this is old, but I'm waiting on my "verdict." Feedback session is this month, after they've finished the write-up.

Old but still pertinent

I self diagnosed a long time and only received a formal diagnosis last month. In retrospect I wish that I had done it sooner, it would have been a better point of reference for issues that I have had to deal with in my life ranging from relationships to employment

It also began to change the model I have in my head of who I am in a way that I was not expecting. Every day I am moving away from feelings of failure, guilt and inadequacy. Its like a difficult riddle has been solved.

I realised that some don't need this formal process but for me it was essential and I now think that I should have sorted this out a long time ago.

Better late than never I suppose.

I hope that your feedback session goes well.

Thank you! The self-understanding is a great relief, I'm sure. I haven't self-dxed but I do suspect I have it (hence my username).
I hope my dx will be accurate! I may have looked into it too much and piled on the ASD traits in evaluation to be taken more seriously. This was something actually recommended to women seeking the dx by Sarah Hendrickx. The intent is for the woman to emulate male traits in order to convey the reality of their ASD. But then what? We get 7+ on the ADOS-2 under false pretenses?
Is it true that there's nothing an older adult with ASD can access? No services? Nothing?

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Well, not much unless there are additional or co-existing conditions such as mental health problems or learning disabilities etc

The Autism Act 2009 (UK) was intended to improve diagnostic services and formal support provision for ASD and makes specific mention of adult ASD including where it is not linked to intellectual disability but as with a number of the 'aspirational' acts of parliament implementation is slow and inconsistent

The psychiatrist who led my assessment process said that I should remain open to having CBT in the future should I need it (citing this as one of the reasons why having a formal diagnosis was important) and gave me a list of support groups and reading material - most of which I knew about already.

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Oops. Meant to add I learned a lot from Sarah's videos, we're very similar. I recently have been using employment resources - attending workshops at first - they reminded me how to speak "office", and nail an interview. Really built up my confidence again. They can hook you up with free training if they think you're a good candidate, and they have connections to schools and boards of trade. When the pandemic is over I can fast-track to attend college in less than 3 months by writing some simple tests. I recently earned (only 3) college credits and that bulks up my resume, and I was surprised at how easy it was. Office, Logistics Basics, Ontario H&S/Disabilities Act/other workplace safety. But on my resume I can now say some college! A cheat but it's a fresh start and I need one.

I see. I do have mental illness(es).
I live in the US, though...anyway, 1st things 1st.

oh, that's awesome! I recommend this video to any female: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKzWbDPisNk&t=1769s

Most of us do at some point

I certainly have in the past - as a direct result of my ASD

Yes, I wonder how much of mine are due to ASD. Oh well, 1st need to find out IF I have ASD.