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

New Discoveries

  • I don’t always say the right thing, especially in new situations that I have never experienced before. Sometimes, I say something without thinking, and I feel bad after saying it if it is not helpful. I don’t like to give details of conversations with others on my blog for their privacy, so I will describe Read more

  • Every morning, I sit with my coffee and gaze out my window at the view. It is time to be alone and gather my thoughts for the day ahead. I always wonder why we rush around the way we do. There seems to be no time to think. Life is just a race to see Read more

  • Learning to love myself has been a long journey. It is not about thinking I am perfect, but learning to live happily with the person I live with every day, which is myself. If I feel good about myself, I am more likely to set healthy boundaries. My worth does not depend on praise from Read more

  • There has been research on this topic, and disclosing autism is a choice and different for everyone. Many autistic adults struggle to tell others about their autism diagnosis, and this is for many reasons, such as worrying about the reaction of others. Many autistic adults can experience stigma when disclosing their diagnosis and fear that Read more

  • Out of sight, out of mind is something we all suffer from time to time. However, this is caused by executive function, memory and attention differences in the ADHD and Autism community, and it happens a lot more often. It is not the same as object permanence as a developmental stage in babies. For me, Read more

  • We can define honesty as a virtue, and ethics and integrity are some reasons we consider it in this way. However, is honesty the best policy? Why do people value honesty? When we are honest, we maintain trust in our relationships. If we are not, few of them would survive. This applies to friendships, romantic Read more

  • Why Do People Avoid Eye Contact? We are told that maintaining good eye contact when speaking is one of the fundamental ways we connect. However, eye contact can vary depending on different factors. For example, some cultures think good eye contact when someone is talking can be disrespectful, rude or aggressive. Neurodiverse people with conditions Read more

  • My brain goes all the time. It is like I don’t have an off switch for it to stay quiet. Endless thoughts going around my head, and it is really tiring. I know that for me rest is very important, but I am not very good at stopping. However, I have written some reasons why Read more

  • What are the benefits of living a simple life? Life today is so fast, and you will often find yourself locked in a world with distractions and clutter. Mindful living creates more free time, so you can prioritise your health, have more meaningful relationships and improve your finances. Image by Thomas Breher from Pixabay Reduce Read more

  • Image by Tumisu from Pixabay Pros Cons Sources: What are reasonable adjustments and when can they be requested Deciding whether to seek an autism assessment Pros and Cons of an ASD Assessment | The Autism Service Read more