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how do you get diagnosed (self.autism)
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I've always been different, but could never quite put my finger on it. Is there any surefire way to get a diagnosis? So many of the memes here (and from icky reddit) seem to hit home and be relatable. Sometimes it seems like autism could be some sort of explanation for all the years of my differences compared to most people I have encountered.

Is there easy ways to diagnose, or is it more subjective than that? Can genetic testing offer any insight? Do I need a specialist? Is there anything that I could really do if I was diagnosed?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Keep in mind that if you don't think an official diagnosis will help you, it also isn't strictly necessary if you'd still like to consider yourself autistic. If it seems like autism is explaining the person you've been your whole life then you're almost certainly autistic!

Diagnosis is useful for getting disability benefits or certain accommodations but most of those accommodations are things you could get if you have other mental health conditions or neurodivergences that are less stigmatized in the workplace. Also once it is on your medical charts you may run into more issues with medical care. You want to be very careful about who you tell in the workplace because you'll likely get discriminated against and it really won't help in cases where you're likely getting discriminated against anyways (most workplace situations since most people discriminate against autistics). Yes I know discrimination based on disability is 'illegal' in most places but it is extremely hard to prove especially in certain parts of, say, the United States. Diagnosis would also get rid of the nagging thought of not being "really" autistic. It's up to you.