My Autism Life After Diagnosis

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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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ADHD

  • Coping with Anxiety and Nausea in Autism

    Anxiety and nausea have been a large part of my life. I have learned to manage it better now, as I know that nothing awful is going to happen. However, it can be scary as it is such a persistent issue. Anxiety and nausea are separate symptoms, but for me, they have also been part… Read more

  • Understanding Autism: Co-occurring Conditions vs Pure Autism

    Autism plus refers to an autistic individual with co-occurring conditions, while autism pure refers to individuals with autism that have no co-occurring conditions. People sometimes use comorbidity and co-occurring conditions interchangeably in casual conversation, but I am going to talk about co-occurring conditions because it is used more in neurodiversity contexts. This is where additional… Read more

  • Understanding ADHD vs Narcissism: Key Differences Explained

    I wanted to include another post about the difference between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcissism. ADHD can co-occur with autism in families. A family member can have autism and another ADHD, and another can have both autism and ADHD. It is unjust to say individuals with ADHD or autism are narcissistic, and it… Read more

  • Understanding Autism vs ADHD: Key Differences Explained

    Autism and ADHD have overlapping traits, but they are not the same condition as explained by Dr Tracey Marks. They can co-occur, but they affect the brain in different ways. They are both distinct neurodevelopmental conditions, and it’s important to understand them, as they can both be misunderstood. Video by Dr Tracey Marks (embedded from… Read more

  • My Neurodivergent School Days: Was I Lazy?

    I love writing, which I can do very well, and I have excelled in music. These are the subjects I enjoy today. However, school was not an easy time in my life. It was about bullying, anxiety, humiliation and isolation. Image by Mazaya Bulan from Pixabay Selective Mutism At nursery and in my first year… Read more

  • The Missed Diagnosis Autism and ADHD

    A very interesting webinar to watch from Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D. It is about individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) also having ADHD. Video by Help for ADHD (embedded from YouTube) Read more