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

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  • 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

  • Technology and Neurodiversity

    “Technology has enabled me to get to where I am today. It helps me plan, focus, remember, increase my confidence, control my environment and gives 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

  • 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

  • Turning Writing Passion into Productivity

    Over the past few months, I started working on a project. I thought it would be a great idea to put my love of writing to good use. Working as a freelance writer is an ideal future career choice for me. I have the qualifications that would benefit my freelance writing, and I am so… Read more

  • 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

  • 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