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I was assessed in England and received my diagnosis in 2022. Whilst many people will find my experience relatable, diagnostic systems and experiences differ globally and over time. When reading this book, please keep in mind that this is from my perspective and personal experience.  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nContents  \nIntroduction  \nPART ONE: Am I Really Autistic?  \n1 Childhood, Realizations and Referrals  \n2 Diagnosis (Part 1): The AQ-10, Right to Choose and My First  \nAssessment  \n3 Diagnosis (Part 2): My Second Assessment  \n4 Self-diagnosis  \nPART TWO: Living as an Autistic Person  \n5 Rigid Thinking  \n6 Masking  \n7 Sensory Issues  \n8 Communication  \n9 Empathy, Intimacy and Relationships  \n10 What Your Body Is Telling You  \n11 Routine and Change  \n12 So, You Also Have ADHD?  \nPART THREE: The Ups and Downs: Autistic Joy and Harsh  \nRealities  \n13 Skill Regression  \n14 Sensory Joy  \n15 Unmasking  \n16 Special Interests  \n17 Mental Health  \n18 Stimming  \n19 IAm Not a Superhero  \n20 Comfort Foods  \n21 How to Work with Your Brain  \nConclusion  \nAcknowledgements  \nGlossary  \nNotes  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nIntroduction  \nSome important things you need to know about me: my name is Ella, I love ducks, jigsaw puzzles and baked beans. I’m five foot and seven inches tall, I dye my hair far too often and if I wake up after 8 o’clock in the morning, I feel like I’ve wasted the day.  \nI’m a morning person. I love breakfast, coffee and really bland cereal. I like to be up early to make the most of the hours I have awake, even if I spend those hours on the sofa. I’m similar to an old man who loves routine, a sudoku and a good biscuit to dunk into a cuppa.  \nBut there’s something else about me, beyond my quirks and routines. I am autistic.  \nAt the age of twenty-two, I was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) . I celebrated with a cake.  \nI already knew that I was autistic long before my diagnosis, so it wasn’t a shock. I’d spent years researching autism and coming to terms with the idea that I had a disability. A disability that had been overlooked and missed by everyone around me.  \nIt wasn’t noticed when I refused to wear clothing with rough textures. 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I’ve carved out a space on the internet that’s built an amazing community of people who want to learn and support each other.  \nIf you have picked up this book because you know who I am, it’s good to see you here!  \nIf you have picked up this book because you thought it looked interesting, or wanted to learn more about being autistic, it’s great to meet you! I want to offer you a personal and informative insight into the reality of autistic experiences, including the joy, the stress and the disabling nature of living as an autistic person.  \nAs you read, you’ll get to know me better, but I hope you will also get to know yourself better. 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