Autism Spectrum Disorder: Definition and Traits 9 -- I Think I Might Be Autistic, Now What? 30 -- Paths to Realization 32 -- Is This Me? 34 -- Autism as a Sensemaking Narrative 37 -- Mourning the Loss
... 40 -- Healing the Child (or Younger Self) 42 -- Seeking a Diagnosis or Not 45 -- Obtaining a Formal Assessment 51 -- Types of Assessments 59 -- Preparing for Your ASD Assessment 64 -- What an Adult ASD Assessment Consists of 68 -- A Moment of Suspension 79 -- Follow Up Appointment 82 -- Moving Forward 87 -- Time to Change? 90 -- Disclosing Your ASD 93 -- An Evolving Sense of Self 102 -- Closing Thoughts 105. Read More