About New Autistic
This website and blog is about one person's experience with late-diagnosed autism. I am not a psychologist, doctor, or any other medical expert. I'm simply a person writing about my experiences. The content contained in this website and blog should not be taken as medical or therapeutic advice.
Most of the content contained on this website is not meant to be statements of fact (although I do link to sources that support claims I make) but rather statements of experience. Remember that all autistic people are different, and my experiences are not necessarily other peoples' experiences.
I encourage people to remember this common saying in the autistic community: "When you've met one autistic person, you've met one autistic person." You'll see me repeat this line often — because it's true.
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I felt different my whole life, like I was somehow out of sync with the rest of the world. Social interactions drained me, sensory overload was constant, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t seem to fit in. For years, I thought the problem was me. Then, in my 30s, I stumbled upon something that changed everything: autism.
Through research, reflection, and eventually a diagnosis, I began to make sense of a lifetime of experiences. The struggles, the frustrations, the moments of feeling utterly lost. They weren’t signs of failure or weakness; they were signs of a brain that works differently in a world designed for the neurotypical.
New Autistic is where I share my journey: my thoughts, insights, research, and personal experiences navigating life as an autistic adult. Whether you're neurodivergent yourself, suspect you might be, or just want to learn more, I invite you to join me in exploring what it means to embrace our true selves.
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