Adults On The Autism Spectrum

thank you John the Mentor , i wasn't sure being Mayo clinic how to add as i live in Australia

thanks Mamasitalucita

We are, indeed, better together.  We all have come through many storms, and many, many deserts, to get where we are.  If we reach out to each other in compassion and friendship, we can do anything.  There is still suffering, there's still a part of life that is more difficult for many of us to travel through.  But together we can see life for what it is.  A journey that can be joyful, when we share it.

Once again I don't fit in. I was diagnosed as a child, but am now old. Why limit it to those diagnosed late in life?

Oh, my dear, sweet miilanna, this site is not limited to those diagnosed later in life. Not by a long shot. I am so, so very sorry if you were given that impression. Not for one second do I want you to feel like you are on the outside looking in, here. This site is open to anyone who is on the Spectrum. And as long as they stay focused on the actual Autist, family members are welcome as well. This site is to be a place where we can all gather together and breathe a sigh of relief, because we are finally ...home. Home is where you should be loved and accepted. Home is where you feel safe, and free to express how you feel about everything. Home is where you can ask questions, and be heard. Welcome home, miilanna.

@rosemarya, I have a lovely, kind, neurotypical friend who uses the phrase 'We are better together" referring to her parrish. I cannot take credit for the phrase, but I love to use it myself when referring to our community. Those of us who are on the Spectrum are a pretty tight knit bunch, once we find each other. We amazingly have so much in common. We are all different, with our likes and dislikes, our job experiences, and so much else. And yet, at the same time, little quirks pop up here and there that seem to be unique to our group. So there are lots of great "Aha!" moments. I agree with you. Those are indeed beautiful words, " We are better together." Until next time, @mamacitalucita

Whether you were diagnosed late in life or as a toddler, or anywhere in between, have we got a site for you! Please forgive me for the way this was worded. When I was first asked about this discussion group, all I could think about was the huge number of people who were never diagnosed because the mental picture of someone with Autism was a frail, thin girl, rocking back and forth in an institution. I remember being drawn to pictures like that in books that I read. At the time, it didn't occur to me that I was very much like her, except I had many more advantages and opportunities than she did. My focus was on adults on the Spectrum, and I tried to give a background so that people who were looking for a confidential site would relate. As is so common for me, I neglected to emphasize that this site is for anyone eighteen and older. If anyone ever has a question about anything at all, please do not hesitate to ask. I will definitely not know all the answers, all the time, that is for certain. But we can work together to find out. Until next time, Mamacitalucita

@hopeful33250, Thursday, June 28 10:55pm I have contacted a few friends about Mayo Clinic Connect, and have gotten some great responses. I did reach out to a support group to ask about this information being given to the group. The Administration will make a decision soon. Every day I will try to connect with those I have met and offer them the opportunity to join our discussion. I want people to feel comfortable being here and that they are welcome with open arms. Love and light, Mamacitalucita

Sir Galahad, if cloning is ever ethical or possible, they need to consider you as one of the first. Your comments are thought provoking and insightful. So glad you popped in. Love and peace, Mamacitalucita

Who says Auties don't have a sense of humor?!! You make me smile!