In this episode, let’s talk about how to pursue an autism diagnosis as an adult.

References:

Ayres, M., Parr, J. R., Rodgers, J., Mason, D., Avery, L., & Flynn, D. (2018). A systematic review of quality of life of adults on the autism spectrum. Autism, 22(7), 774–783. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361317714988

Bargiela, S., Steward, R., & Mandy, W. (2016). The experiences of late-diagnosed women with autism spectrum conditions: An investigation of the female autism phenotype. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46(10), 3281–3294. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-016-2872-8

Crane, L., Adams, F., Harper, G., Welch, J., & Pellicano, E. (2019a). ‘Something needs to change’: Mental health experiences of young autistic adults in England. Autism., 23(2), 477–493. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361318757048

Hearst, C. (Ed.). (2019). Being Autistic: Nine adults share their journeys from discovery to acceptance. Washington, DC: Independent Publishing Network.

Jones, L., Goddard, L., Hill, E. L., Henry, L. A., & Crane, L. (2014). Experiences of receiving a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder: A survey of adults in the United Kingdom. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders., 44(12), 3033–3044. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2161-3

Links:

Australia & International: https://www.autismawareness.com.au/diagnosis/who-can-diagnose

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis

https://www.aane.org/about-us/contact-us/

Financial support: https://thespectrum.org.au/autism-support-services/finance/

After the diagnosis: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/post-diagnosis-support/autistic-adults

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/post-diagnosis-support

https://autismwales.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Autism-A-Guide-for-Those-Who-Support-Adults-Following-a-Diagnosis_eng.pdf

Experiences: https://theconversation.com/how-it-feels-to-be-diagnosed-with-autism-later-in-life-92633

https://www.autismspeaks.org/life-spectrum/my-story-being-diagnosed-autism-adult

Other: https://www.autismawareness.com.au/diagnosis/coming-to-terms-with-a-diagnosis/

For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au.

Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.