you Are Invited to Join The Late Diagnosis Club

The Late Diagnosis Club is a welcoming community for neurodivergent adults who have discovered their identity later in life, whether through formal diagnosis or self-identification. Members gain access to tools, resources, and supportive strategies for navigating the shock of late discovery and for building a life where being accepted for who you are is no longer an option.

Maybe you have always felt like you belonged in the land of misfit toys, in a way, that's who we are. We help late-identified autistic adults make sense of who they are, unlearn years of self-doubt, and build an authentic life that actually fits their brain. This is not therapy. It’s a peer-led, neurodiversity-affirming social club filled with people who know you are not broken, just misunderstood.

With weekly online meetings, exclusive resources, and an annual convention in Bristol, England (or online) from June 17–19 every year. You can come as often or as little as you want, with your camera on or off. You will have the opportunity to make connections or stay in your own lane. We will share stories, resources, strategies, and connections.

Social media creates the illusion of connection with frequent, shallow exchanges, and AI chatbots can mimic empathy, but lack real connection, unpredictability, and the unique comfort of being truly seen and known by another person. The Late Diagnosis Club offers a supportive, consistent space to build authentic community and belonging through weekly virtual meetings and deeper human connection.

Whether you’re looking to make sense of your identity, manage your burnout, or simply connect with others who get it, the Late Diagnosis Club gives you a practical, judgment-free place to belong.

Why Should You Join the Club?

The Late Diagnosis Club is a member benefit when you join the Autistic Culture Substack. With monthly dues of just £8 per month (or £80 annually), you will be in the first social-emotional club just for late discovered neurodivergent people just like you. As a member you'll find:

• Clarity: Find language and frameworks to understand your Autistic identity.
• Community: Connect with late-diagnosed peers who share your lived experiences and know what it feels like to finally put the pieces together.
• Practical Tools: Learn strategies for burnout recovery, sensory setup, unmasking, parenting, and thriving at work.
• Validation: Be seen and heard in a space that doesn’t try to fix you, but affirms your strengths and differences.
• Belonging: Step into a culture that has always been yours, with weekly touchpoints and an annual convention to deepen your connections.

Does this sound like You?

Who Should Join?

• Adults who realised they are Autistic later in life — formally or through self-identification
• Parents of neurodivergent kids who are now recognising similar traits in themselves
• Autistic professionals seeking identity-affirming strategies for working with clients and co-workers
• Anyone navigating identity shock, masking exhaustion, or Autistic burnout
• Allies and advocates who want to walk alongside late-identified Autistic adults

Wait, IS IT For Me??? 🤞🏽

If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to sit at a table where you’re understood without explanation, this is your chance to find your people without leaving home.