No cure, but a framework to understand yourself
Autism is not a condition that you treat in the sense of curing it. However, there is targeted support for the areas where men with autism most often get stuck.
What a treatment program could look like
A specialized diagnosis
A diagnostician with experience in autism in adults maps out your entire life story, not just the current symptoms.
Psychoeducation
Understanding how autism works for you often immediately gives you more control over patterns that you have known for years without explanation.
Coaching at work
Targeted guidance on planning, prioritizing and communication in the workplace, tailored to how you function best.
Relationship and family guidance
Support for you and your partner or family, aimed at mutual understanding of what autism does and does not mean for the relationship.
Adjustments where necessary
Consider a quieter workplace, clear agreements in advance, or more space to recover after socially intensive periods.
What you can ask yourself
Ask for a diagnostician for adults
Not every diagnostician has experience with late diagnosis in men. Ask specifically about this.
Name the starting point specifically
Was there a specific event that led to this? This helps a diagnostician to place your story correctly.
Involve your partner or family where possible
They often recognise patterns that are difficult to identify yourself, and are also affected by the outcome.
Seek free support if you get stuck
If you cannot find a solution with care, an independent client support worker can you think along. That's free.
🏎 Need immediate help?
In case of immediate danger to yourself or someone else: call 112. Are you in distress or are you thinking about suicide? You can call or chat with 113 Suicide Prevention day and night via 0800-0113. Zorgfuik is not a crisis service and cannot solve acute requests for help, but we think it is important that you know where you can go.
Reliable explanation and help
- Thuisarts: autisme - explanation about autism features, assessment and possible support.
- Nederlandse Vereniging voor Autisme - information and support from the perspective of autistic people and those close to them.
Is recognition or diagnosis taking a long time?
Answer a few questions. You do not get a diagnosis or advice, but you do get points and questions you can take into a next conversation.