Hi Im late diagnosed (at age 52, im now 54) and the label and diagnosis Ive found hugely helpful. What Ive realised is how many coping strategies Ive developed over the years to navigate life and to protect my well being. Also really taking on board what the nice lady at uni where I’m doing my masters said “basically you’ve had to work so very much harder than everyone else to get to where you want to be” which I now see is so true. I think Pick n Mix is a great strategy and I feel with all the challenges and barriers its only right that we can do exactly that: ‘Pick n Mix. ‘ I’m hyperlexic too and love language and words. I think thats an enabling phrase for the neurodiverse in managing whats best for them and empowering in the sense thats its a clear message about having the right to do so. 🙏🏻
I’ve been feeling the same way about ADHD traits. I’ve always perceived myself as so organized and focused it’s been hard to see in myself, but they are definitely there. It really is a neurodivergent pick and mix - even amongst autistics we all have such different experiences. 🍭🍫🍬
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Hi Im late diagnosed (at age 52, im now 54) and the label and diagnosis Ive found hugely helpful. What Ive realised is how many coping strategies Ive developed over the years to navigate life and to protect my well being. Also really taking on board what the nice lady at uni where I’m doing my masters said “basically you’ve had to work so very much harder than everyone else to get to where you want to be” which I now see is so true. I think Pick n Mix is a great strategy and I feel with all the challenges and barriers its only right that we can do exactly that: ‘Pick n Mix. ‘ I’m hyperlexic too and love language and words. I think thats an enabling phrase for the neurodiverse in managing whats best for them and empowering in the sense thats its a clear message about having the right to do so. 🙏🏻
I’ve been feeling the same way about ADHD traits. I’ve always perceived myself as so organized and focused it’s been hard to see in myself, but they are definitely there. It really is a neurodivergent pick and mix - even amongst autistics we all have such different experiences. 🍭🍫🍬