In this meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club, Dr Angela Kingdon welcomes Amy Permann, a writer and Substack creator who discovered she’s Autistic in her 50s after decades of burnout, people-pleasing, and perfectionism.
Together, Angela and Amy discuss self-diagnosis, trusting intuition, unlearning pressure, and why self-acceptance is a radical act of care.
🪑 Attendees
Chair: Dr Angela Kingdon — Author, community-builder, and Autistic advocate
Guest: Amy Permann — Autistic writer and creator of Seeking Authenticity
You: The Listener!
🗒️ Meeting Agenda
1️⃣ Opening Remarks
Angela opens by asking: What happens when your entire life is built around expectations that were never yours?
She welcomes Amy as a club member who’s learning to unlearn—redefining success, self-care, and what it means to live authentically.
2️⃣ Member Introduction: Amy’s Story
After years of therapy and being the “good daughter,” Amy learned she was Autistic — not broken, not oversensitive.
Her diagnosis followed her niece’s, sparking a journey through online communities, self-assessment, and finally, a validating experience.
3️⃣ Discussion Highlights
4️⃣ Key Learnings
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