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Diagnosed at 30: What I Know Now That I Wish I Had Known Before

What does it mean to spend 30 years not knowing you're autistic? In this 2022 Milestones National Autism Conference session, Carly Millis Jalowiec shares her lived experiences as a late-diagnosed autistic adult and what she's come to understand in retrospect.

Through an in-depth look at the signs that were missed and the struggles that were misunderstood, Carly highlights why autism is so frequently overlooked in women and girls, and reflects poignantly on the years she spent feeling inherently broken. She discusses autistic masking, sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation, spoon theory, employment challenges, neurodivergent communication, and everything in between. Alongside are videos of Carly's family members sharing their own perspectives on her journey. The resulting presentation is an engaging, informative, and deeply personal look at what it means to finally understand (and celebrate!) who you've always been.

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