Introduction

Being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as an adult might come as a huge relief. It may answer several childhood questions, perhaps like why didn’t I fit in? Why was it so hard for me to make friends? Why did I feel different? For others, the diagnosis may make sense of the struggles that surfaced as an adult, such as becoming upset if someone gets too close or having rigid routines, schedules, and daily patterns that must be maintained no matter what. Or, maybe you have been misdiagnosed throughout the years.

No matter the path that led you to seek a diagnosis, a clinical evaluation or suspicion of Autism is the start of a journey that leads to countless new opportunities.