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 neurodiversity awareness.

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

Daily Prompt

  • Fuss Over a Sandwich

    To make a big deal over a sandwich is crazy, I know😂. My daughter asked if she could have a packed lunch to school before the holidays. She has been having school dinners, and it has been so convenient. I don’t have to think about preparing lunch for her; I don’t have to buy extra Read more

  • What’s the Best Piece of Advice I Have Ever Received?

    The best piece of advice came from my mum’s aunt. She lived into her nineties, drank like a fish and smoked like a chimney, but she said one of the most sensible things ever. ‘Take a big dose of nae notice’ translated as ‘take no notice’ or ‘pay no attention’. I don’t recommend abusing your Read more

  • Red Flag Personality Traits

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  • My Daily Habit

    My daily habit has to be planning my day. When I plan what I am going to do that day, I achieve what I have set out to accomplish because I know exactly what I am doing and when. I love to achieve something every day. It helps me reach my goals. Image by Petra Read more

  • Why I Love to Write

    Writing is a way to my thoughts, to share my ideas, to get to know me, and I can do this from a distance. You can choose whether you want to communicate, engage, share your ideas, or if you feel creative. I write at times I want to be inspired, when I want to grow, Read more

  • Goals and Determination

    The emotion I feel most often has to be determination. No matter how tired I am, I continue to push myself. It makes me smile when I achieve something new every day, and I pick myself up when life knocks me down. Image by Tumisu from Pixabay – colour adjustments and text overlay by Louise. Read more

  • A Clear Conscience

    This is the most important thing I carry with me all the time: a clear conscience. I am glad that I have not intentionally hurt someone, and I am free of responsibility as I can apologise. I have a good sense of right and wrong. I recognise any mistakes I make and rectify them. Image Read more

  • My Home

    What I Love the Most Image by Greg Montani from Pixabay Image by Jimmy Fisher from Pixabay Read more

  • The Change I Would Like My Blog to Make

    The change I would like my blog to make would be for people to understand autism and understand how to support people with this condition. I also hope that I can help people too. However, I want people to get to know me as a person, not just my neurodiversity. To do this, I post Read more

  • 30 Things That Make Me Happy

    Image by Louise. A deer that visits regularly. Read more