Discovering Autism and Community Later in Life

Most older autistic adults have spent the majority of their lives feeling they were different from others, but not understanding why. Executive Director Brenda Dater discusses the way learning about autism has given them a new perspective and has helped many find community.
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[@meganmahoney1749]

I’m very thankful for AANE, I’m 59 and diagnosed a few years ago.

[@susanorr7535]

With deep appreciation, thank you truly!

[@Ellenweiss1]

Thank you very much for this!!

[@jbrubin8274]

Thank you for posting this. I’m one of those women who just realized so much makes sense. I felt a sense of relief but anger, sorrow, regret, etc also came with it. I didn’t know it was okay to be both relieved and still feel like everything I thought I knew just got ripped away at the same time.

[@SujatinJohnson]

What a helpful and affirmative post! How I wish I was nearer (I'm in Scotland)

[@jeffreyboyd6402]

I was diagnosed last year at age 56

[@tammyroberts8639]

Diagnosed at 62