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An interesting video by Dr Stephen Humphries on deciding whether you think you should be assessed for ADHD. Should You Be Assessed For ADHD? Psychiatrist, Dr Stephen Humphries – Harley Therapy. Embedded from YouTube. Read more
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Self-advocacy has been a challenge throughout my life. I am getting better at it, but I still need to speak up for myself more, express what I need, and make sure my voice is heard. It can be difficult as I don’t always know what I need and how it can benefit me. I know… Read more
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When I think back to my school days, some of my classmates were likely neurodivergent like I am. They had similar struggles, and I often wonder how their lives turned out. If someone isn’t assessed for neurodiversity, trying to forget it exists or creating shame doesn’t make it go away. The best approach is to… Read more
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What’s one thing you wish you had started doing earlier in life? View all responses I can think of a few things that I wish I had started doing earlier in life. I wish I had the knowledge I have today, and my life would have been very different. However, I have heard, ‘you can’t… Read more
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Transforming Autism Project. One Thing to Improve Quality of Life – Professor Simon Baron-Cohen. Embedded from YouTube. A short video on an important factor that can improve the quality of life of autistic children. Rather than trying to get the child to join the parent’s world, parents should join the child’s world through the child’s… Read more
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When I was young, I had many career aspirations. At school, I always wanted to be a vet. Working with different animals would have interested me. When I was studying music, I wanted to study music therapy. However, at school I didn’t achieve the required qualifications to study to become a vet, as I struggled… Read more
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Teaching music was a challenge following the birth of my daughter. I had no childcare support, and teaching was late-afternoon/evening work and not during the day, so I had to take a suitable job while she was at nursery and then at school. I started a cleaning job. Learning the importance of the role I… Read more
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I have been thinking lately about how vulnerable we all are to disability and illness. It touches most of us eventually as we get older and need care; we can become ill or be involved in an accident, and there are no exceptions. We don’t seem to think about it until it happens to us.… Read more
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The Institute of Art and Ideas (IAI). We Need to Change How We View Autism – Simon Baron-Cohen. Embedded from YouTube. I found this short interview particularly interesting because it encourages us to think differently about autism. It is a perspective I feel is worth considering. It looks beyond a focus on what autistic people… Read more
My Autism Life After Diagnosis
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ABOUT
My name is Louise. I was diagnosed with autism in my late forties, and two years later diagnosed with ADHD.
This blog is my journey from late diagnosis, how I navigate the ups and downs of life, and the strategies I use to cope.
I also write about my lifestyle, my life experiences, and raising awareness about neurodiversity.
Autism and ADHD can look different in each person. This is one way they can present.
My aim is to promote understanding of neurodiversity, share my personal experiences, and encourage inclusive education and employment.
The views expressed are my own, and are not intended to represent any employer or educational institution.
This blog is for reference and education only, and not professional advice. Please consult a specialist for diagnosis or support.
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