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“When you've grown up always knowing that there's something that seemed to be different about you from most people - and not being able to understand until my mid-forties that what we were talking about here was autism - I've had to learn an awful let about myself and what I can and can't do and…” quote by Anne Hegerty
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“When you've grown up always knowing that there's something that seemed to be different about you from most people - and not being able to understand until my mid-forties that what we were talking about here was autism - I've had to learn an awful let about myself and what I can and can't do and what I can or can't cope with.”

Anne Hegerty

About This Quote

Source Interview: Autism Awareness, Anne Hegerty, 2022

Self‑discovery of autism later in life reveals personal limits and strengths.

In simple terms: Learning about autism reshapes self‑understanding.

Key Takeaway

Embrace neurodiversity and adapt expectations.

Themes

autism self‑discovery adaptation

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

personal educational

When to use this quote

  • workplace accommodations
  • personal development
  • support groups

Key Concepts

neurodiversity psychology identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does autism affect your daily life?
  • What strategies help you thrive?
A Different Perspective

Late diagnosis can cause missed early support.

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