Late Autism Diagnosis: Nobody Told Me This Would Happen

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Diagnosed as autistic late in life and wondering what's next? Or undiagnosed but trying to improve life with your neurodivergent brain? Here's what I've learned - I hope this can help other people navigate their own diagnosis and the aftermath. It's challenging, but it's worth it. 🎥 WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/__8s1ryYA5c #chrisanddebby #actuallyautistic ✨ Always keep in mind - your autistic experiences might be different - because all autistic people experience autism a little differently. I'm sharing my story to help with better understanding of the challenges of being a late-diagnosed, high masking autistic adult. ♾️ If you are a late-diagnosed autistic adult or someone who hasn't yet been diagnosed but thinks they might be autistic, what are you experiences? Drop what resonated with you and your thoughts in the comments! ⤵️ ❗️NOTE: All videos on this channel are meant purely for educational and entertainment purposes. We hope to facilitate better understanding, provide resources, and offer support to autistic and neurodivergent communities to live their best lives. ➡️ Remember to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more content, and hit the notification button 🔔 to be the first to know when new content arrives! ✨ Join our email list to get updates delivered straight to your inbox: https://chrisanddebby.mykajabi.com/join-us 🎥 WATCH MORE: 1. Autism in Women: https://youtu.be/vS8y9KBJczM 2. Stimming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsVFT-slOMc 3. 5 Signs It's Both: https://youtu.be/ZlFSeamEJbA 4. Overlooked Signs: https://youtu.be/E4Rxj0f6jiQ?si=f_v2tjJ8gzH8gnCR 5. 10 Clues: https://youtu.be/hEUe0yLKuxo 6. Double Empathy Issue: https://youtu.be/-a2O3bjLrsc 7. Autistic Struggles: https://youtu.be/__8s1ryYA5c 🚨 OUR RECOMMENDATIONS: 👇 FAVORITE FIDGET GADGETS (especially for ASD) 1. Nee Doh Nice Cubes: https://amzn.to/3RkRsoA -- "The BEST fidget gadget of all" - Chris 2. Ono Roller: https://onoroller.com?sca_ref=4880234.xpzLrB3REJ (use our coupon code CHRISANDDEBBY for 10% off!) 3. Nee Doh Gumdrop: https://amzn.to/3TRHYBK 4. Nee Doh Dream Drop: https://amzn.to/3BC33d4 📚 FAVORITE BOOKS 1. Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy (Steph Jones): https://amzn.to/3v3Axyr 2. Autism in Adults (Dr Luke Beardon): https://amzn.to/40eV14n 🎧 FAVORITE HEADPHONES 1. Soundcore Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3LMkWIn 2. Bose Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3tegj3t 👕 FAVORITE COMFY CLOTHES 1. Kingsted T-Shirts: https://amzn.to/3ZgfkMa 2. Wool Socks: https://amzn.to/3ZfVqAO6 3. Ugg Slippers: https://amzn.to/3sRkQsH 💤 FAVORITE SLEEP ITEMS 1. Manta Sleep Masks: https://bit.ly/4acwSy3 2. Rest Duvet : https://bit.ly/chrisanddebbyrestduvet PS: Purchasing through these links may give us an affiliate kickback (at no additional cost to you) and help us continue to make awesome content. Thanks for your support! ⭐️ ABOUT US: I'm Chris and alongside Debby, my brilliant partner, we've traveled, taught kids and families, founded companies, and navigated the world while also balancing both autism and ADHD as a neurodiverse duo. Whether it's better understanding the autistic mind, getting productivity tips for ADHDers, neurodiverse relationship hacks and travel tales, or just a peek into our everyday life, we've got a lot to share. So if you want to join a community that's all about improving lives, you're in the right place. Give a thumbs up if you enjoy the video, drop your thoughts in the comments, and hey, maybe consider subscribing? Cheers to a better life! #autistic #autism #masking #mentalhealth #autismawareness #ASD #actuallyautistic #unmasking #autismsupport #adhdandautism #livingwithautism #neurodivergent #AuDHD #autismdiagnosis #audhder #autisticlife #latediagnosedautistic #mentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthawareness #understandingautism #autismadvocate #autismadvocacy #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #autistictraits #unmaskingautism #adultautism