My Autism Diagnosis at 26 (What I Learned)

Aspergers and Autism Podcast [The Aspie World]

In this powerful episode, I open up about receiving my autism diagnosis at age 26 — and how it transformed my entire perspective on life.

If you've ever found yourself asking, “Am I autistic?” or you're navigating the signs of autism in adulthood, this episode shares an honest look at the late diagnosis journey, the autism assessment process, and the emotional revelations that came with it.

You’ll hear:

• What led me to seek a diagnosis

• What it’s really like going through the autism assessment as an adult

• Reflections on discovering traits I didn’t realize were part of autism

• How understanding my neurodiversity changed how I see myself

• Advice for anyone exploring Asperger’s or autism diagnosis later in life

Whether you're newly diagnosed, self-identifying, or just curious about adult autism, this episode offers support, insight, and a reminder that you’re not alone.

📌 Topics Covered:

• What led me to ask: “Do I have autism?”

• How the autism assessment process impacts autistic adults

• Living with Asperger’s/autism from a personal lens

• Guidance for those exploring diagnosis in adulthood

🔗 Resources Mentioned:
🎓 Autism Chaos to Confidence Course → https://www.theaspieworld.com/c2c

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