Problem for me is thinking about all the other things that were different when I was younger.
The Neurodiversity Paradigm is recent, which makes it easier for Autism Acceptance (even accepting ourselves).
If I was diagnosed back in the 1970's or 1980's, I can only imagine the nasty things that would have been done. I doubt I would have had a fairly successful career as I wouldn't have been offered opportunities given my alleged "disabilities".