Abstract
This autoethnographic study explores the lived experience of a woman’s late diagnosis of autism through art-making. By engaging in art-making, the author navigates the transformative journey of self-discovery, emotional expression, and identity re/formation. The integration of autoethnography and art-making illuminates the profound impact of creative practice on understanding and communicating autistic ways of knowing and experiences that are beyond words. This research challenges traditional deficit-based perspectives and highlights the strengths-based potential of art to foster meaning-making and personal growth.