For autistic adults
A practical place to start with a new diagnosis or self-discovery.
You get to decide what support means for you. Start with information, self-advocacy, and resources that respect your goals and lived experience.
Download the first-week checklist1
Learn about autism as an adult
Explore identity, traits, diagnosis, and the language that feels right to you.
Take this step2
Prepare for self-advocacy
Name your needs and build questions for healthcare, work, school, or housing.
Take this step3
Plan practical support
Explore employment, housing, mental health, and adult-service pathways.
Take this step4
Find community on your terms
Look for peer groups, social spaces, and sensory-conscious local resources.
Take this stepA simple first-week checklist
You do not need to solve everything at once. Choose one or two useful next steps and keep the rest for later.
- Write down what you hope an assessment will help you understand.
- List environments where accommodations could help.
- Choose one practical area to research: work, housing, healthcare, or community.
- Look for an adult-affirming peer group or provider.
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