As a 50 yr old late diagnosed autistic woman (and ADHD-er), I love this - related so hard to so much of what Carrie said. Just love how positive this was - focusing on the benefits of being autistic (I love being autistic, even if the world isn’t too keen!). And that the deficiencies are instead in the world around us. So validating. Hope some NTs listen to this. Thank you. Important work.
39 and diagnosed last year. Coming to terms with the intensity of my hearing ability. Talking about the discomfort of hearing singers who are just ever so slightly off in some way, is a big reason I struggle to watch live performances and musicals, and yet I LOVE music. It's my emotional guide every day. That's crazy I just realised it only now.
Oh wow, I coulld relate to this so much. So helpful carrie. I''ve also discovered I have ASD and ADHD in my 50's and am doing a MA in Theology. This interview is so going to help people get a real idea of what it can be like to be deuro divergent. Thank you both.
I was diagnosed three years ago at the age of 57. Now having some kind of understanding (which will be a continuous process) of Autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions (I suspect I may also be ADHD), I am in the process of setting up a business with the aim of helping people aged 50+ who have been diagnosed (or identify) as autistic, through providing them with the post -diagnosis information they need. I wouldn’t mind asking Carrie’s opinions on how best to go about it!
This was such an encouraging conversation to "listen in" on. I'm a late diagnosed autistic at 44 (finally diagnosed last year, 2023), but it wasn’t exactly a surprise... my sons were both diagnosed when they were very young (they are my favorite people), and I quickly recognized parts of myself in them. But I am struggling with how my life unfolded because I was autistic and so trusting/still don’t understand deceit. Now, on top of everything else, I've ended up with long covid and haven’t been able to work since last August - no idea if I'll ever be able to work as a nurse again. Being dependent on my folks now and unable to support my sons who are still dependent on me in their 20s due to physical disabilities, has me feeling extremely negative about myself and my existence. The fact that my sons need me - I am their only parent - that is what keeps me trying to move forward... but I see very little positive about myself. Listening to two people talk so positively about being neurodivergent gave me a momentary sense of pleasure knowing that I have something in common with you... even if my life is unlikely to have the positive kind of outcomes you talked about. I will definitely be subscribing to this channel!
Hang in there! I have long covid as well, but with time and steady and very gradual excercise I've improved not feeling this bloody exhausted all the time.
I suspect this is to become my favourite UA-cam channel.. well done, great work! From a 2022-late-diagnosed-adhder.. also trying to work out how to help pave the way for those coming next, probably from an NHS perspective (I'm an occupational therapist). Thanks both of you for a really thoughtful conversation 🎉
Sixty is awesome - and 65 is even better. Yep! I'm blessed with being on the spectrum, ADHD, OCD, and a whole bunch more initials that we won't go into. LOVE your vibe! Yes, we do have those time we need to rest our minds completely. We have only two modes -- ON or OFF.... Keep on spreading your word!! ❤💜💚💛💙❤ We DO have SUPERpowers, YESSSSS!!! Dang - Normal is a setting on a DRYER!
I am a black female autistic in the UK, I tick all the boxes for why I should feel discriminated against but due to my autism I couldn't notice the social nuances and the subtleties, I am late diagnosed at 38, last year, and now I don't know what to think about all of this. I will never feel at home anywhere. The division between Autistic non Autistic is real and accepting it is the only way forward.
Totally relate to Carrie .. I’m 58 and my adhd realisation happened last year … I’ve been a myriad of different personas and done so many things alongside of my 42 year hairdressing career .. my gp referred me for a psychiatrist adhd assessment 7 months ago on the Right to choose path with psychiatry uk
I find this really interesting , I wish, I had known about this when I had my children carrie explained it so well , I want to go to the doctors and ask to be referred to a neurologist l have asked but l get fobed off because l have an mental illness which a do agree with now l don't believe one of the labels l have been given so l may have to go private when it came to my own children struggling with ADHD autism and my grandson l started to realize that l may be autistic/ADHD the problem is your mental health particularly when honest you get targeted if bing the problem so your not listened to , l am not very popular with in the mental health system because l challenge the consultants. Schools l am allergic to them and wish l had not sent my children now adults because it's not been helpful at the same time part of it was ok the system isn't easy particularly to work in as much as having to accept the help from . When l have read the book l am reading at the moment which is easy reading l take a long time to read as l struggle with my ability to learn 😊 😊
As a 50 yr old late diagnosed autistic woman (and ADHD-er), I love this - related so hard to so much of what Carrie said. Just love how positive this was - focusing on the benefits of being autistic (I love being autistic, even if the world isn’t too keen!). And that the deficiencies are instead in the world around us. So validating. Hope some NTs listen to this. Thank you. Important work.
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39 here. Finally able to start living!!
39 and diagnosed last year. Coming to terms with the intensity of my hearing ability. Talking about the discomfort of hearing singers who are just ever so slightly off in some way, is a big reason I struggle to watch live performances and musicals, and yet I LOVE music. It's my emotional guide every day. That's crazy I just realised it only now.
I always have music in my head, except when it stops... and that is my warning signal that things aren't right.
Oh wow, I coulld relate to this so much. So helpful carrie. I''ve also discovered I have ASD and ADHD in my 50's and am doing a MA in Theology. This interview is so going to help people get a real idea of what it can be like to be deuro divergent. Thank you both.
this is excellent. was truly like being in the room! I felt every single word that Carrie said. #decolonise
I was diagnosed three years ago at the age of 57. Now having some kind of understanding (which will be a continuous process) of Autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions (I suspect I may also be ADHD), I am in the process of setting up a business with the aim of helping people aged 50+ who have been diagnosed (or identify) as autistic, through providing them with the post -diagnosis information they need. I wouldn’t mind asking Carrie’s opinions on how best to go about it!
This was such an encouraging conversation to "listen in" on. I'm a late diagnosed autistic at 44 (finally diagnosed last year, 2023), but it wasn’t exactly a surprise... my sons were both diagnosed when they were very young (they are my favorite people), and I quickly recognized parts of myself in them. But I am struggling with how my life unfolded because I was autistic and so trusting/still don’t understand deceit. Now, on top of everything else, I've ended up with long covid and haven’t been able to work since last August - no idea if I'll ever be able to work as a nurse again. Being dependent on my folks now and unable to support my sons who are still dependent on me in their 20s due to physical disabilities, has me feeling extremely negative about myself and my existence. The fact that my sons need me - I am their only parent - that is what keeps me trying to move forward... but I see very little positive about myself. Listening to two people talk so positively about being neurodivergent gave me a momentary sense of pleasure knowing that I have something in common with you... even if my life is unlikely to have the positive kind of outcomes you talked about. I will definitely be subscribing to this channel!
Hang in there! I have long covid as well, but with time and steady and very gradual excercise I've improved not feeling this bloody exhausted all the time.
I suspect this is to become my favourite UA-cam channel.. well done, great work! From a 2022-late-diagnosed-adhder.. also trying to work out how to help pave the way for those coming next, probably from an NHS perspective (I'm an occupational therapist). Thanks both of you for a really thoughtful conversation 🎉
Welcome! Thank you for finding us!
Sixty is awesome - and 65 is even better. Yep! I'm blessed with being on the spectrum, ADHD, OCD, and a whole bunch more initials that we won't go into. LOVE your vibe! Yes, we do have those time we need to rest our minds completely. We have only two modes -- ON or OFF.... Keep on spreading your word!! ❤💜💚💛💙❤ We DO have SUPERpowers, YESSSSS!!! Dang - Normal is a setting on a DRYER!
Amazing. So so clever and insightful and positive despite the challenges- love it x
Thank you for such a great video. This is my tribe ❤
I am a black female autistic in the UK, I tick all the boxes for why I should feel discriminated against but due to my autism I couldn't notice the social nuances and the subtleties, I am late diagnosed at 38, last year, and now I don't know what to think about all of this. I will never feel at home anywhere. The division between Autistic non Autistic is real and accepting it is the only way forward.
Totally relate to Carrie .. I’m 58 and my adhd realisation happened last year … I’ve been a myriad of different personas and done so many things alongside of my 42 year hairdressing career .. my gp referred me for a psychiatrist adhd assessment 7 months ago on the Right to choose path with psychiatry uk
Fabulous chat to listen in on
Just a weird sidebar:
Is saying: 'straight white men' the new phrase that loses an argument?
Dunno; makes me giggle.
I find this really interesting , I wish, I had known about this when I had my children carrie explained it so well , I want to go to the doctors and ask to be referred to a neurologist l have asked but l get fobed off because l have an mental illness which a do agree with now l don't believe one of the labels l have been given so l may have to go private when it came to my own children struggling with ADHD autism and my grandson l started to realize that l may be autistic/ADHD the problem is your mental health particularly when honest you get targeted if bing the problem so your not listened to , l am not very popular with in the mental health system because l challenge the consultants. Schools l am allergic to them and wish l had not sent my children now adults because it's not been helpful at the same time part of it was ok the system isn't easy particularly to work in as much as having to accept the help from . When l have read the book l am reading at the moment which is easy reading l take a long time to read as l struggle with my ability to learn 😊 😊