You should have been told. Autism is a part of you.

Autism can explain a lot of those diagnoses in your signature. Perhaps, once you sort this all out with your therapist, some of the more stigmatizing diagnoses can be eliminated.

This diagnosis can have a positive affect on psychotherapy, since the therapist can understand and appreciate your cognitive style.

It is the beginning of self discovery and acceptance. Autism is not necessarily a bad thing with a poor prognosis.