New, and newly diagnosed

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Hello! I'm Newsy. My username is outdated because it refers to a career I don't even have anymore, but it's just sort of stuck with me.

I've just (literally - just yesterday) gotten the official diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, what the old DSM would have called PDD-NOS and what might be called high-functioning autism. I've long suspected I was on the autism spectrum, and I'm proud to officially be there. I think autism has given me as many good things as it has challenges, and I hope having the diagnosis will let me get the help I need to adapt to the challenges and to how my own brain works.

One of my biggest interests is theatre, and I sing and act (and try really hard to dance, and usually succeed in not falling on my butt!) in local community theatre productions where I live. I guess that means I'll be hanging out in the arts and music forum a bit

ETA: Ohmygoodness, my rank is "Emu Egg!" How cute - I love Aussie wildlife!

Welcome!

Welcome & hope you enjoy and learn some useful things on the forum. A good attitude will see you thru just about anything. Stay positive, it works.

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Welcome newsy!

I'm self-diagnosed so I can't be 100% certain though it wouldn't make any difference to me anyway. I have most of the characteristics and that's the key point.
I only learned of the condition about 2 weeks ago but already, learning about it has had a big positive impact on my life. The way I relate to others changed starting the very next day. Last night I was out into the early hours with a group of people I barely know and we all had a great night!

I hope you'll find it a similarly positive experience.