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01 Nov 2023, 1:19 pm

Hi all, I’m Will, 40 and was diagnosed last month. Still processing this, but looking to connect more with autistic people. I have two kids who are both dxed as well, which is why I started to look into autism for myself too.

Looking forward to getting to know folks here.



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01 Nov 2023, 2:14 pm

Welcome Will. Enjoy yourself here, and I’m sure you will find a community that understands you and can help you in your journey forward.



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01 Nov 2023, 5:15 pm

DirkGently69 wrote:
Welcome Will. Enjoy yourself here, and I’m sure you will find a community that understands you and can help you in your journey forward.

Thank you! Looking forwards to engaging some here.



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01 Nov 2023, 5:21 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet! :)


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02 Nov 2023, 1:35 pm

Welcome to WP! I hope you are a regular visitor for a long time.

And I'll add my viewpoint on the diagnosis, which I got when I was 64. I agree, it was very enlightening and I was delighted to finally understand so much of my life. However, I was old enough that the diagnosis doesn't seem to have any practical value...except when my bride bumps up against one of my Autistic traits, when I enjoy saying:

:D I have a doctor's note for that!


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04 Nov 2023, 9:59 am

Hi Will, Welcome to the site.


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16 Nov 2023, 4:05 pm

Welcome! It seems to be a common occurrence, that older people aren't diagnosed until their kids are. Wouldn't it have been great to have access to knowledge and support while growing up?



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16 Nov 2023, 10:53 pm

Welcome to our world! The processing does take time, and there is no set of rules on how long that is. I'm sure you'lll find like minded friendly folks here