Late-Diagnosed Autism: Understanding Experiences in Adulthood

#Neurodiversity #Autism #LateDiagnosis

Recording date: 3rd April 2025

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About this event

Join Exceptional Individuals for an interactive session celebrating neurodiversity. Led by neurodiversity advocate Nat Hawley, this workshop offers practical insights and tools to help you embrace your unique strengths and overcome challenges associated with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, and more.

Gain self-understanding by learning about different neurodivergent conditions and how they relate to you. Discover and celebrate your unique talents. Gain practical strategies to manage challenges and enhance your daily life. Connect with others who share similar experiences. Explore resources like the ‘Access to Work’ grant to support your career journey.

Exceptional Individuals’ mission is to create wider employment opportunities and foster a deeper appreciation for neurodivergent individuals. We provide lived experience and are passionate about helping individuals and employers better understand the strengths of those with learning differences. Our vision is to build a world where everyone can thrive in an inclusive, understanding culture.

Nat Hawley, a Pride of Britain award nominee and a recognised advocate for people with learning differences, trains you in this exclusive workshop. His passion for neurodiversity and commitment to advocacy make this a unique opportunity to learn from a true expert.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
00:31 - The Exceptional Podcast (with Annie Swift from Dogs Trust)
01:00 - Topics
03:10 - Terms
07:44 - Autism Definitions
08:36 - Autism at 50 Plus
11:26 - Late Autism Diagnosis?
12:46 - Why Autism Can Be Misidentified
14:16 - Birth Decade?
15:25 - Where does autism come from?
17:04 - Your symptoms at 50 plus?
19:01 - Autism: Menopause/Andropause Impact?
20:17 - Changes at 50 plus, besides autism?
23:32 - Why is autism diagnosis late or missed?
24:35 - Female Protective Effect
28:08 - Autism & Menopause
29:30 - Autism from the 1960s to the 1990s
31:41 - When were you diagnosed or suspected as autistic?
33:04 - Life before autism diagnosis?
34:50 - Late Diagnosis Motivation?
36:08 - Late Diagnosis Reasons
36:49 - Susan Boyle on Autism
37:24 - Support?
38:33 - Tech/Tools
39:10 - More Support Options?
40:26 - Divergent Mind by Jenara Nerenberg
40:48 - Journal Articles (Pause to read)/Workplace Needs Assessments
41:09 - EI on YouTube/Closing Remarks
41:24 - End Screen

Related Videos

The Exceptional Podcast (with Dogs Trust's Annie Swift):    • Exploring Inclusive Learning and Developme...  

Autism in Adults Over 40 (Original Webinar):    • Discovering Autism in Middle To Later Life  

Autism in Adults Over 40 (Shorter Version):    • Understanding Autism in Midlife and Beyond...  

Autistic Assistive Technology:    • Autism Revolution: The Neurodivergent Worl...  

Access to Work:    • Access to Work Grant: How Neurodivergent P...  

Recommended Reading

Divergent Mind by Jenara Nerenberg: https://bit.ly/47wjnKB

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