Psychology Today | 07.06.2026 23:54
I spend a lot of time talking to clients who are coming to terms with their autism diagnosis. For many, the initial act of working up to an assessment and receiving confirmation that they are autistic comes with a massive sense of relief. It brings answers, it explains past experiences, and it provides a sense of permission to start changing their lives as they move forward. This is backed up by research into the experiences of women diagnosed as autistic1.
