Did you get a late adult autism diagnosis? This is what to do next after you are diagnosed autistic.

Having a late diagnosis can be scary and overwhelming if you have not done any research on autism beforehand. Not only that if you’re an adult on the autism spectrum and you have an adult diagnosis of autism then you are a disadvantage because you have lived your whole life in a nurotypical world without any help or support for autism. Here are some strategies and some tips for what to do after you have an autism diagnosis later on in life in your adult years. These tips are also helpful for people who are having an autism diagnosis regardless of the age but mainly targeted towards people who are adult autism diagnosis patients 1 Out reach First thing I would tell you to do is reach out to support groups on the Internet and or in your local area for autism as these are highly valuable to share experiences knowledge and support with people of like-minded conditions.

2 Therapy Make arrangements to seek therapy and help for your specific needs and look for therapist that you can work with. Maybe online therapy and or local community lead healthcare therapist. 3 Be Open Be open and honest with your friends, family members and people you work with because these are the people you are most close to you and they will help support you in areas of need because now you understand your condition fully they will be able to research understand and have a knowledge of what you need specifically in help.