My Autism Life After Diagnosis

My Journal

ABOUT

My name is Louise. I was diagnosed with autism in my late forties.

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 is a spectrum, and it can look different in each person. This is one way autism can present.

This blog is for reference and education only, and not professional advice. Please consult a specialist for diagnosis or support.

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My Journal

  • Valuing Peace as I Age as a Neurodivergent Woman

    I have been blessed with a beautiful view outside my window. A red deer often comes into the grasslands, rummages around, and then relaxes in the sun. Nothing seems to worry this deer. It just lives in the moment, and that is the best way. The birds sing in the trees. I have always noticed… Read more

  • My ADHD Diagnosis

    The past while has been a lot to process, as I was diagnosed with predominantly inattentive ADHD. A friend suspected it, but I don’t think what she said really sank in. It was a condition I knew very little about until now. There are three presentations of ADHD: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or combined. As… Read more

  • Understanding Influence and Manipulation

    I have been observing lately and thinking a lot about how some people influence and manipulate others. Influence is guiding someone and respecting their ability to choose. Manipulation can be more about steering someone unfairly for the manipulator’s benefit. I have influenced students because I have been a music teacher, so I can help people… Read more

  • The Importance of Not Taking Life Too Seriously

    I can find life very overwhelming and put pressure on myself. So, I am thinking about ways to help life feel less out of control. There are many ways I take life too seriously, which I feel adds to my problems. I can overreact to slight mistakes and stress about small things. I have to… Read more

  • A Quick Look at Dyslexia

    I wanted to embed short videos about dyslexia. It is considered part of neurodiversity. I am not dyslexic, but I know some people who are, and I am interested in learning more and understanding it. What is dyslexia? – Kelli Sandman-Hurley by TED-Ed (embedded from YouTube) Dyslexia: a differently wired brain by British Dyslexia Association… Read more

  • My Approach to Respectful Blogging

    There are many ways you can write a blog. You can write anonymously to keep yourself private. Sharing who you are publicly is another option, and keeping information about others private. Finally, writing publicly and sharing information about others. My Thinking Behind My Writing Sharing my identity and sharing my blog publicly, is the best… Read more

  • Technology

    “Technology has enabled me to get to where I am. It helps me plan, focus, remember, increase my confidence, control my environment and me time to respond. It does not fix or cure, but removes barriers” Louise Image by Pexels from Pixabay Read more

  • Self-Compassion

    I am always beating myself up and worrying if I have done enough. Here is a quote that helps me have more self-compassion. “Be water, my friend.” Bruce Lee This quote reminds me that, like water, I can approach challenges by adapting, staying calm and being in control without overreacting. Water continues to flow and… Read more

  • Learning the Importance of Community

    I have been thinking a lot about community lately. Especially now, with everything that is going on around us. For me, I have learned that strong communities are essential for survival and success. I understand that standing together is important, and that a lack of unity leads to a breakdown of trust, creates division (with… Read more

  • The Power of Writing Every Day

    When starting freelance or any type of writing, you have to spend time writing each day. It takes a lot of practise to get it to a good standard. This is not something that happens overnight, and good writing takes time to perfect. Writing to a writer is like sport to an athlete, as you… Read more