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Many adults with autism have spent years without knowing they're on the spectrum. This isn't because the signs weren't there, but because autism awareness has evolved dramatically over recent decades. For many adults seeking answers today, their childhoods occurred when autism was primarily understood as affecting boys with obvious developmental delays. If you were quiet, academically successful, or learned to copy social behaviors, you likely flew under the radar.

We've all been there, that moment when you realize you've made a significant mistake, and your stomach drops as if you've just stepped off a cliff. Whether it's a professional misstep, a relationship blunder, or a personal decision that didn't pan out, mistakes can feel devastating in the moment. But what if we told you that making mistakes and learning from them is not just normal, it's absolutely essential for meaningful personal growth?

Ask yourself: "Am I doing this because I'm afraid of what might happen if I don't, or because it aligns with who I want to be?" Self-imposed rules often sound like commands: "I should," "I must," "I have to." Values sound different: "I choose," "I value," "This matters to me." The language itself reveals the source of our motivation and points toward greater personal growth and values alignment.