Periagoge
Scenario

When Others Dismiss Your New Understanding of Yourself

I finally understand why I've always felt different after my autism diagnosis but now my friends say I'm using it as an excuse and making everything about autism.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Post-diagnosis identity integration can be misinterpreted by others as excuse-making rather than recognized as necessary self-understanding and healing.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Neurodiversity & Learning Differences?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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