Validation for older people

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I just want to know if I still fit under the label or not, and to what degree.

I'm 35. I thought I fit quite a few of the characteristics a few years ago when I first heard about Asperger's, but I didn't really give it much thought then. Earlier this year I began having some issues so I dug a little deeper into the research and began to believe that it was more likely than not that I had it. I decided to get evaluated, which resulted in an official diagnosis almost 2 months ago. In my case seeking validation was a significant part of my reason for obtaining a diagnosis. I respect those who are self-diagnosed, but I wasn't comfortable with that; I had to get an objective, professional opinion. I'm still sorting things out, trying to understand myself, but now I feel like I at least have some kind of guidebook to help me along instead of wandering aimlessly like I did before. So far that seems to be the biggest benefit I've gotten from my diagnosis.

I sometimes feel I belong on another planet because I am different than the other aspies here. I was happy to see I wasn't the only one here who felt that way.