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The Late Discovered Group


what is the late Discovered group?

This peer support group is a welcoming space for autistic adults who were diagnosed later in life or discovered their autism on their own. Many of us grew up feeling “different” without having the language or support to understand why. This group exists to honor those experiences and offer connection, validation, and community with others who truly get it.

Together, we share stories, reflect on identity, unlearn harmful narratives, and explore what autism means for us now—in relationships, work, mental health, and everyday life. There’s no pressure to mask, explain yourself, or have everything figured out. You can listen, talk, stim, ramble, be quiet, laugh, or process at your own pace. This is a judgment-free, neurodiversity-affirming space where late discovery is not a deficit, but a meaningful part of your story. 

Where and When do we meet?

This group aims to meet once every month, alternating In-Person meetings at a hospitality venue and Online via Zoom. At this stage, we are still finding the day of the week that works best for us, but our upcoming groups are down below. 

How can i Register for the next group meeting?

The next group meeting is listed in the calendar below.

  • If you would like to attend, please click “Register” on the left side and enter your details.
  • If you would like to try this group and are joining for the first time, we invite you to use our free* first time attendee ticket. For more information, please read our Community Guide: About our free* first time attendee tickets or contact the AV admin team for assistance.
  • If the next meeting date is not yet visible below, we invite you to add your name to the AV mailing list by following the steps below and we will contact you when registrations open.

AV Membership

Become an AV member and access peer support groups either at a discounted rate or for free! Browse our AV membership options to find the AV membership that best suits you.

Join the Mailing List

If you're interested in receiving emails from AV about this group including upcoming meeting announcements, please add your name to our AV mailing list. Visit the Join our AV Mailing List page, enter your first name and your email address, and select this activity as an area of interest, as well as any other topics you're interested in, and we'll include you in future emails.

Community Guide: How to join the AV mailing list


If you're already in contact with AV, make sure you have added this activity to your Areas of Interest.

Community Guide: How to update your AV profile (including your Areas of Interest)


Upcoming events

  • Late Discovered Group: March - Online Meeting

    • 11 Mar 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    Late Discovered Group: March

    - Online Meeting


    About the Late Discovered Group

    This peer support group is a welcoming space for autistic adults who were diagnosed later in life or discovered their autism on their own. Many of us grew up feeling “different” without having the language or support to understand why. This group exists to honor those experiences and offer connection, validation, and community with others who truly get it.

    Together, we share stories, reflect on identity, unlearn harmful narratives, and explore what autism means for us now—in relationships, work, mental health, and everyday life. There’s no pressure to mask, explain yourself, or have everything figured out. You can listen, talk, stim, ramble, be quiet, laugh, or process at your own pace. This is a judgment-free, neurodiversity-affirming space where late discovery is not a deficit, but a meaningful part of your story. 

    The Late Discovered group is a parent/carer free zone - parents/carers of attendees are invited to join our separate Parents & Carers Group instead. (Autistic adults who are also parents or carers are most welcome.)

    This meeting will be online via Zoom. We have included more information about Zoom and how to access the meeting below.


    Volunteers welcome

    If you’re interested in volunteering to help make this, or any of our other groups happen, please complete our online volunteer application or contact AV admin for more information.


    About our Group Leaders

    All AV volunteer group leaders are peers of their group participants and welcome new attendees. All AV group leaders have a Working with Children Check.


    Cost: $5 for AV members, $10 for non-members. FREE for holders of a +Groups Membership and first-time attendees.

    Community Guide: About our free* first-time attendee ticket

    Become an AV member today to access discounted tickets for activities, members-only programs and interest groups, and to support the work our AV team does for our community.

    If cost is a barrier, please contact our AV admin team.


    Anyone wishing to attend an AV activity must register before attending.

    For online events, you need to register to receive the Zoom meeting link.

    Unregistered attendees may incur an admin fee of up to $10.


    Community Guides (step by step information to support our community)


    For assistance or more information

    • Call 0480 385 710 or email our AV admin team.

    • The AV phone is switched on from 9am to 5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.

    • Please note that our email inbox is not monitored outside business hours.


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