Speaking of Autism

[garnetsilver]

Going to add on here. My middle son was just finally diagnosed on the spectrum. He's 48 and a late diagnosis, but I've seen the signs for years. He's another MENSA autistic but the actual diagnosis has helped him understand himself. The good news is his younger brother shares a few of his characteristics so it's been a good support team effort here.

I agree with you both that support for adults on the spectrum is difficult to find out there. I hope both of you ladies will feel free to share some of what you know here with others.

I wasn't diagnosed until I was 47. Three of my siblings are autistic, two were diagnosed in childhood and one is in denial.

 

[Debi]

I wasn't diagnosed until I was 47. Three of my siblings are autistic, two were diagnosed in childhood and one is in denial.

My youngest was misdiagnosed 6 times before they even figured out the "spectrum" to cover his actual diagnosis! Although his is much more complex than the middle kid, it still helps to know that there is nothing "wrong"...it's just a different way for the brain to function and perceive the world. Then you are able to use different tools to work within the framework of what the rest of the world sees as "normal".