Follow actually autistic people on social media (like people using the tag #actuallyautistic) to get validating messages and learn more about autism symptoms and experiences that you may or may not be experiencing as well as tips on how to accommodate yourself and

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Also I i’m still trying to figure out who I want to tell my family knows but my close friends don’t. Also, I don’t wanna tell everyone because I don’t want people to judge me, especially if it’s somebody new but I think I want to tell the people that are closest to me.

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What I did when I got my diagnosis was take a sigh of relief and be unapologetically myself

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Take more Tylenol to level up your autism /j

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YES!!! Congrats! Biggest advice I can give is find a role model who is also on the spectrum and learn to recognize the ways you are able to be like that person in areas that a neurotypical person might struggle with. ASD comes with a lot of disadvantages as you already know, but there is also a really beautiful side to it. The professional help (doctors, therapy, etc) teach you about how to manage your weaknesses. But family and friends on the spectrum can teach you about the strengths!

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I also got diagnosed at 21! I have found that having a diagnosis makes me feel more valid about not masking in public. For example, I keep a fidget toy with me all the time and idc if people see. I sit all contorted cuz it’s comfy and even though I look weird, idc. I don’t stop myself when I catch myself rocking back and forth in class. These micro-accommodations help me stay focused in class and I perform better. I’ll be so fr with you, people might be weirded out initially but once they (1)

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