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Getting an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult: My Story

Getting an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult: My Story

Because we have to start somewhere. Autism was never on my radar for the past 34 years. Not once.  Sure, I had full blown panic attacks during thunderstorms well into my twenties (and still do, just severely repressed). Everyone has something they’re afraid of, right? And who doesn’t go into a rage when hair is…

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I'm Steph, a mom, wife, nurse practitioner, and friend who happens to have autism. Join me as I stumble through life, celebrating all the victories, and learning from all the trials it has to offer.

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