I found your channel yesterday and it feels like I've found a new friend ... someone with an experience I can relate to. We even grew up in the same town (not PNG, though I did visit the highlands as an adult). I'm finally awaiting my diagnostic appointment, at age 49, wondering if it's safe to unmask, let myself be seen and share my excitement about what I'm learning, whilst expecting many friends and relatives would argue that I can't possibly have ADHD and/or Autism. How did you go choosing and asking people to fill in questionnaires about you? I'm only now processing so many parts of my teen and young adult years to understand why I felt the way I did. I can totally relate to you and other women who say it gets harder to cope as we get older. Anyway, thanks for sharing your story!
Hi Vanessa, I'm so glad you found me. Go the Gong! Personally, I didn't have anyone complete the details for me but I did ask my parents some questions when I was doing the pre-appointment questionnaires. I found sharing some of what I found with family and friends to be helpful so please feel free to share my or other videos with them. It's a sharp learning curve but you're not alone. One step at a time and remember to be kind to yourself.
@@LateDiagnosed thanks! Perhaps as an adult I don't have to have others fill in forms about me ... I thought that might be required and I'm relieved to know it might be optional, even though I have people I trust who know me well. Neurodivergence has been one of my special interests for years, as a parent, teacher and friend, and the more I learn the more relief I feel about how much it explains about myself and some people I know. I remembered that I've shared some thoughts about my neurodivergence with a number of people in my life, and I even acknowledged it publicly when I was interviewed for an online article about creativity ... I shared that on my personal and public social media accounts, so I guess I've been more open about it than I remembered when I wrote my first comment. I'd love to share my experiences and thoughts in books or faceless videos, but have to protect the privacy of others in my life (I'm considering the pros and cons of using a pseudonym).
Hi! To be honest this has really upset me!! Just today i was speaking with my friend about the trend of people being diagnosed with Autism in later life online. Lots of celebrities are doing this. I am a mum of 3 kids, with 2 on the Autistic spectrum. One of them being severe. If i was diagnosed now ,i would probably be labelled too, but i could cope just like you. As it was put to me one day ages back when my son was very young, by his therapist, that there is a bit of Autism in all of us, but its not till it impacts on us functioning in our everyday lives that its a problem. We have been so effected by Autism in our house, from our kids, to both me and my husband. Had to keep going though days i felt so broke. Only now are we seeing more light. I could not wish it on anyone. It is not something i take lightly or find easy even looking back on now. So when it is spoken about so frivilous i feel i have to say something. I don't mean to offend but i had to speak my mind when it affects me
I'm sorry that what I've spoken about here has upset you. I too, have seen the rise in more people being diagnosed later in life. I believe it's not so much of a trend as it is that understanding of neurodivergence is becoming more well known and as that awareness is growing, more people are realising that there might be answers to why they have personally struggled. I have heard many people (including therapists) also say "we're all a little bit on the spectrum" but I think that's just either a lack of education (we are all learning new things about autism daily) or perhaps a way to familiarise our experiences. Ie, we all experience similar things in life but when you're autistic, those experiences hit differently. I am certainly not offended by your comment. Your experience, like my own, is unique and with children on the spectrum, you have to deal with a lot more than I ever have. I appreciate your comment, and yours and other comments, help me to understand other people's experiences too.
You must not have listened to her whole video where she was talking about struggling with her day to day life. Autism is a spectrum and it impacts everyone differently. Why are you so bothered by people you don’t know being diagnosed. It doesn’t affect you in any way.
@@kristenmae6761 ,I'm guessing you want a fight like everyone online these days. It affects me daily. I spoke directly to the lady. Why is this effecting you. My issue was closed.
@@tracirex hopefully the medical profession is learning more about neurodivergence and specifically how differently women present.. with understanding, I hope the prevalence of gaslighting is significantly reduced. We experience enough negativity without having to get that when we're seeking help.
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I found your channel yesterday and it feels like I've found a new friend ... someone with an experience I can relate to. We even grew up in the same town (not PNG, though I did visit the highlands as an adult). I'm finally awaiting my diagnostic appointment, at age 49, wondering if it's safe to unmask, let myself be seen and share my excitement about what I'm learning, whilst expecting many friends and relatives would argue that I can't possibly have ADHD and/or Autism. How did you go choosing and asking people to fill in questionnaires about you? I'm only now processing so many parts of my teen and young adult years to understand why I felt the way I did. I can totally relate to you and other women who say it gets harder to cope as we get older. Anyway, thanks for sharing your story!
Hi Vanessa, I'm so glad you found me. Go the Gong! Personally, I didn't have anyone complete the details for me but I did ask my parents some questions when I was doing the pre-appointment questionnaires.
I found sharing some of what I found with family and friends to be helpful so please feel free to share my or other videos with them. It's a sharp learning curve but you're not alone. One step at a time and remember to be kind to yourself.
@@LateDiagnosed thanks! Perhaps as an adult I don't have to have others fill in forms about me ... I thought that might be required and I'm relieved to know it might be optional, even though I have people I trust who know me well. Neurodivergence has been one of my special interests for years, as a parent, teacher and friend, and the more I learn the more relief I feel about how much it explains about myself and some people I know. I remembered that I've shared some thoughts about my neurodivergence with a number of people in my life, and I even acknowledged it publicly when I was interviewed for an online article about creativity ... I shared that on my personal and public social media accounts, so I guess I've been more open about it than I remembered when I wrote my first comment. I'd love to share my experiences and thoughts in books or faceless videos, but have to protect the privacy of others in my life (I'm considering the pros and cons of using a pseudonym).
@@vanessaprestoncreative you definitely don't have to have others fill in the forms if you don't want to. Please let me know how it all goes! :)
@@LateDiagnosed thanks, I'll be around for your future episodes and will let you know what happens.
Hi! To be honest this has really upset me!! Just today i was speaking with my friend about the trend of people being diagnosed with Autism in later life online. Lots of celebrities are doing this. I am a mum of 3 kids, with 2 on the Autistic spectrum. One of them being severe. If i was diagnosed now ,i would probably be labelled too, but i could cope just like you. As it was put to me one day ages back when my son was very young, by his therapist, that there is a bit of Autism in all of us, but its not till it impacts on us functioning in our everyday lives that its a problem. We have been so effected by Autism in our house, from our kids, to both me and my husband. Had to keep going though days i felt so broke. Only now are we seeing more light. I could not wish it on anyone. It is not something i take lightly or find easy even looking back on now. So when it is spoken about so frivilous i feel i have to say something. I don't mean to offend but i had to speak my mind when it affects me
I'm sorry that what I've spoken about here has upset you. I too, have seen the rise in more people being diagnosed later in life. I believe it's not so much of a trend as it is that understanding of neurodivergence is becoming more well known and as that awareness is growing, more people are realising that there might be answers to why they have personally struggled.
I have heard many people (including therapists) also say "we're all a little bit on the spectrum" but I think that's just either a lack of education (we are all learning new things about autism daily) or perhaps a way to familiarise our experiences. Ie, we all experience similar things in life but when you're autistic, those experiences hit differently.
I am certainly not offended by your comment. Your experience, like my own, is unique and with children on the spectrum, you have to deal with a lot more than I ever have.
I appreciate your comment, and yours and other comments, help me to understand other people's experiences too.
You must not have listened to her whole video where she was talking about struggling with her day to day life. Autism is a spectrum and it impacts everyone differently. Why are you so bothered by people you don’t know being diagnosed. It doesn’t affect you in any way.
@@kristenmae6761 ,I'm guessing you want a fight like everyone online these days. It affects me daily. I spoke directly to the lady. Why is this effecting you. My issue was closed.
the term "high functioning autism" needs to be retired. also please retire doctors who gaslight us. thank god for covid is an interesting sentence 😅
@@tracirex hopefully the medical profession is learning more about neurodivergence and specifically how differently women present.. with understanding, I hope the prevalence of gaslighting is significantly reduced. We experience enough negativity without having to get that when we're seeking help.