Today’s story is from Allan MacBain, a Scottish IT Specialist, with a serious special interest in Genealogy, who made the best of limited resources for adults in his region and managed to eventually receive an official ASD diagnosis in his 50s.
“through it all, I just thought I was nothing more than a geek, kinda weird, guy. Which most of the people I knew would agree on.”
Allan’s Story – Background: Continue reading
Today’s diagnosis story comes straight from the dark recesses of the internet. The Author has requested to remain anonymous due to the legitimate fear of damage to professional reputation working in the mental health field. Unfortunately, this is a story I’ve heard often. Anecdotally, it seems the types of jobs where it is LEAST safe to disclose are those of health professionals.
Anonymous Diagnosis Story:
Today’s story comes from Chris in Santa Fe. Chris is an artist who wasn’t officially diagnosed until age 44.
We’ve got 50 gazillion things telling us what’s wrong: you didn’t, you don’t etc…. For me that all goes away when I interact with 1 thing that feels right.
Chris’ Diagnosis Story: Continue reading
Today’s story comes from Līga in Latvia.
He was very shy, did not like to be around strangers or most of other kids … Then my friend from Ireland told me that her boy was diagnosed with ASD. I was in shock and told her – “No way! He is just like my kid!”
Līga’s Story: About my self-diagnosis Continue reading
Today’s story comes from Daniel in Norway. His special interests include YouTube, Pokémon and video editing, so of course he started his own YouTube channel and has now made over 850 Pokémon themed videos!
Daniel’s Diagnosis Story:
My name is Daniel, I’m 20 years old and Continue reading
Today’s guest diagnosis story comes from 26 year old Maggie.
“While the 10 or so different diagnoses I’ve received over the years have indeed been mostly valid and descriptive of what I was experiencing at the time, I always felt that there was more to it. More than being mostly introverted. More than being anxious. More than being highly sensitive.” Continue reading
Today’s diagnosis story comes from Atomic Blondie, an X-files nerd, retro fashion fan, and enthusiastic gym goer from the U.S. who grew up with Autism, but without knowing it. How did she come to discover the Autism Spectrum?
You can read her story here:
Has your child just received an Autism diagnosis?
I have Aspergers myself, but I’m not a parent, and I don’t have a kid on the spectrum. I have been one myself, and can give you insights into Continue reading
I am thrilled to announce the start of a very special project for the month of April (i.e. Autism awareness month)!
It has been just over 3 years since I first Continue reading
Mindfulness is a bit of a buzz phrase at the moment, but what does it really mean? In my own journey I have discovered many ways that help me to focus, relax, and regain some control when everything seems to be moving too fast. This article will discuss two key elements which are essential for building Emotional Intelligence.
The first is Continue reading
Aspergers From The Inside 