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When autism support groups don't match your specific needs

I joined an autism support group hoping to find my people but everyone there is either much higher or lower support needs than me and I feel like I don't belong anywhere again.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The spectrum nature of neurodivergence can leave individuals feeling too different even within communities designed for acceptance.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Belonging for neurodivergent people?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.