How to Cope with an Autism Diagnosis

So the tests are over, the doctor or therapist sits with you, she gives news: it's autism. How do you deal with the diagnosis? This article gives tips to deal both for people who suffer from autism and their parents or guardians.

These tips apply to people who suffer from autism and their families.

Forget everything you think you know about autism. TV, books, documentaries, and other media rarely imagine people who suffer from autism properly. [1] [2] Even so, people who suffer from autism vary widely. And influenced every talented person, or diminish them being autism in a unique way. If you've met one person on the autism spectrum, I have met only one person on the autism spectrum.

Now that you know nothing about autism, and searched. Reading books and articles written by people who suffer from autism. Find out what makes them different, what misconceptions people have concepts, and what treatments are beneficial. People who suffer from autism can paint accurate pictures of what life is like for people who suffer from autism.

Remember, people who suffer from autism are a very diverse group (just like non-autistics). You will read of people with a variety of capacities and needs, and symptoms.

I know that a lot of successful people are autistic. People who suffer from autism write novels, [3] Organizations term, [4] the creation of art, [5] compose music, [6] become athletes, [7] and make contributions to science and mathematics. [8] may be able to get a successful career. You can contribute to society. You may be able to live and work on your own, just like your colleagues. Or they may live in subsidized state, such as the home of the group, with parents or other family members, each according to your abilities, needs and preferences.

Make friends who suffer from autism. Friends of autism, as well as people being cool and fun-loving in general, are essential skills for your adaptation. You can find them in person, by calling autism groups, or spaces autism on the Internet. Here are some ways in which Friends of Autism useful.

They are like-minded. You can bond with people who suffer from autism, the other way is not just possible with non-autistics.

They can exchange adjustment and social skills strategies. People who suffer from autism have direct experience with what works and what does not.

They face challenges with you. Addressing the neurotypical world feels a lot less overwhelming when you have a colleague autistic person by your side.

Show directly that it is possible to be awesome and autism. With all the negative speech on autism, it's easy to forget this.

They accept you who you are.

Identify the challenges you face. People misunderstand you. Others find simple things may be difficult for you terribly. Your life will not be like a picture-perfect images "inspirational" for people with disabilities to do extraordinary things. Sometimes, it's hard to be autistic. There is nothing wrong to feel confused or dissatisfied with your diagnosis, [9] and recognize that your disability makes life more difficult in some respects.

You do not suddenly someone new or different because of the diagnosis. It is believed that autism to be innate. Diagnosis of autism does not change who you are. I was always suffering from autism. But the diagnosis will help to clarify the part of you that is different from most other people. This means accurate diagnosis to help you and others to understand how you are different, and how to meet your needs.

Individuals and families have many different reactions to the diagnosis. It can be scary, because it is something unusual. It can be a relief, as it could explain things that were a mystery before. It can be confusing, because people often have a misunderstanding of autism. A mix of emotions is typical, and it will be fine.

Check the community who suffer from autism on the Internet. Society who suffer from Autism is a welcoming place that provides a positive space to discuss autism. Many people who suffer from autism gather under #askanautistic hash and # actuallyautistic (since family members have taken mostly on autism) mark.

If you are having a rough day or feeling down about autism, go to the society who suffer from autism. I write a lot of things that help.

Consider getting involved in advocacy groups. Some disabled people who suffer from autism and other devote their time to fighting the stigma and shame. Find a set that run partially or entirely by people who suffer from autism. [10]

Non-autistics, are welcome to ask questions under #askanautistic and read from #actuallyautistic (although it is rude for publication in that if you were not autistic, in fact).

Accept that it is okay to be different. Neurological differences does not make you any less of a person. It does not change your intelligence, your dedication, and your compassion. You can be strong and autism at the same time.

Additional tips for parents and Hrgievrs

take a deep breath. It is normal to be worried, confused and uncertain. Diagnosis of big news. Keep in mind that many negative things you've heard about autism is only one part of the picture, and a large group tend to exploit pity for money. [11] [12] [13] it may be difficult at times, but it will be