What's it actually like to get diagnosed with autism as a teenager? In this episode, Anthony sits down with Lily, who shares her experience navigating an autism diagnosis during her teen years — a time when she was already trying to figure out who she was.

Lily opens up about the conflicting emotions that came with finally getting answers, the exhaustion of going through the diagnostic process more than once, and why she's made peace with where she is today. They also get into the grief that can follow a late diagnosis, the reality of autistic burnout, and what she wishes someone had told her younger self.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro2:05 Meet Lily4:07 Getting diagnosed with autism as a teenager7:00 The emotional stages after diagnosis9:15 Autistic burnout11:05 School avoidance and panic attacks14:03 Moving overseas for university25:36 Being an introvert who still needs people37:37 Procrastination and deadlines44:00 Hyperfocus Spotlight: Animal Crossing & Tangled49:07 Lily's message to listeners

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