Diagnosed with Autism as an Adult

There is not enough time to begin explaining the multiple ways that intersections impact seeking or not seeking a diagnosis. And I can only provide my experience of how I got a diagnosis and the privileges involved in that as well as what I have learned from other Autistics.

We NEED to Discuss the Autism Speaks Rebrand Attempt.

“As a child, medical professionals told me that I was stressed, anxious, and shy. It wasn’t until I turned 31 that I finally put all the pieces together and realized, with the help of a psychologist, that I am autistic. This video delves into 10 childhood autistic traits that were mistaken for stress, anxiety, or shyness.”