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What should I do when I first receive a diagnosis?

What should I do when I first receive a diagnosis?

That depends on why you sought the diagnosis. Celebrate. Feel a sense of relief.
If you are seeking supports or services, you many want to apply for NDIS or Centrelink Allowance support or reach out to your general practitioner (GP) about a Medicare plan.

Contacting your local autism association can also give you information about other services that you may be interested in. You may want to inform your partner that’s why you are the way you are.