This is the sixth in a series of profiles presenting a brief glimpse into the life of an autistic person. Theresa Werba answers the following questions
1. INTRO: Name/Current age/Age diagnosed
2. Was Getting Diagnosed Easy or Difficult?
3. My Autistic Traits Others May Notice
4. My Autistic Traits Others May NOT Notice
5. Some Doubt I'm Autistic Because...
6. My Autism is a STRENGTH because/when…
7. My Autism is CHALLENGING because/when…
8. What has been helpful before or after being diagnosed
Theresa is a poet and author of several books who was not diagnosed autistic until the age of 53.