On the one hand, I am glad that there are now online communities for neurodivergent people to support one another. That is a great thing. On the other hand, I

On the one hand, I am glad that there are now online communities for neurodivergent people to support one another. That is a great thing. On the other hand, I can't help but notice how many people with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, etc. are now forming a strong personal identity around these diagnoses. We shouldn't neglect or ignore that part of their person, but I am also not sure how healthy it is for them to think of that as a primary part of their identity. To answer the question: I would not mention that right away. Yes, autism affects the contours of your personality, but I don't think it is helpful for you or other people to think of you in those terms (especially right away). I am not a doctor/mental health expert/therapist (clearly). Just thinking out loud.