What Do You Do If You Think You're Autistic?
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- Are you wondering if you or someone you know is autistic? Considering a diagnosis, but don’t know what the next steps are? This is a high level guide of what you need to know to begin your journey.
Self Assessments at embrace-autism.com/autism-tests/
Suggested Assessments
RAADS-R : embrace-autism.com/raads-r/
CAT-Q / Camouflaging Autistic Traits : embrace-autism.com/cat-q/
EQ / Empathy Quotient : embrace-autism.com/empathy-qu...
What’s your goal? What are you trying to solve?
Are you looking to learn more about yourself?
Are you trying to address specific issues in your life?
Burnout, depression, confusion, unmet needs, dismissed experiences, wondering why you always feel different?
Specific issues in your relationships?
Communication, struggles meeting partners needs, isolation, love bombing?
Are you comfortable with a self Dx?
Do you want a professional Dx?
Why?
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What do i do if I think I'm autistic?
What do I do if I think I'm ASD?
How to get an autism diagnosis?
How to get an ASD diagnosis?
How do I know if I'm autistic?
How do I know if I'm ASD?
Am I autistic?
Am I ASD?
I have very high suspicions that I’m autistic but not sure what my goals are. I guess I just want confirmation that I’m not crazy and that I’m not fundamentally flawed. Thanks for the video, really helpful 😊
I kind of am in the same spot. I haven‘t done much to get an official diagnosis but I am now pretty certain that I actually am autistic and not just faking it. Just observing how you interact with strangers and friends can help a lot. Think about why you do certain things. If you get an urge to stim and supress it take note. Observe how your behaviour differs from being alone, around friends and in public. Once I suspected i had autism I was stimming way more often when alone. Eventually I cared less and did it in a less obvious way in public. Reflecting on your childhood can be quiet reassuring as you behave without a mask.
Same here, it’s like I have all of these problems that I could never figure out why I was having until I started seeing people talk about their autism diagnosis. I saw a therapist for a whole year and she would always ask me what I was struggling with and the only thing I could come up with was interpersonal relationship issues because I didn’t even know the other stuff I was doing was abnormal. I felt so crazy because I was so depressed for what seemed like no reason.
I think I was just exhausted from masking 24/7 even at home around my parents.
This is a very valid reason though! Best of luck to you, I hope you find answers!
Hi, while I'm not an expert on the matter, I'm here to remind you that no one is crazy or fundamentally flawed for having suspicions about being autistic. I think it's extremely beautiful that you've spent a great deal attempting to get to know yourself deeper. I have the same suspicions, and regardless of what any medical professional or unsolicited opinion may influence you to believe, you are certainly not crazy or fundamentally flawed. I know it's a journey, and it's something I've struggled with for awhile, too, but I hope you've been able to allow yourself grace, compassion, and acceptance on a very deep level 🤍
This. So much this. 🙏🏻
Okay but the "don't worry, blue cross blue shield covered... 16 dollars" made me BURST out laughing
I am a 14-15 year old that has suspected being autistic for about 6 months and this video really helped me.
Thank you
"professional evaluations can be expensive and very time consuming - and they do not do a very good job of diagnosing women and people of color....."
this is exactly why i just decided to speak to a psychiatrist that specialized in both ASD and ADHD. im in the US (texas specifically) and my copay was just 25$ as opposed to assessments done by an ancient gentleman who wanted 2560$ out of pocket and of course no type of payment plan or any kind of leniency. Absolutely was not trusting so much money to a person who may not understand the nuances of autism and ADHD let alone suffer from racial and/or experimental bias. Can you imagine spending damn near 3k to be told you suffer from Depression and Anxiety?
My son is almost 7 and was diagnosed at 2. I’ve spend 5 years doing so much research on autism and attending IEP meetings through his school and neurology appointments. The more I learn, the more I suspect that I’m on the spectrum myself. It’s been hard trying to find appropriate trauma therapy for me because it feels like all the standard and routine methods don’t feel normal to me. I feel like I constantly have imposter syndrome
As an intelligence black and Mexican woman who is a mother, my journey with AuDHD has been awful. All of my coping skills and masking skills mean nothing in the atmosphere of motherhood and my sensory issues were crippling me. When I reached out I was called bipolar, borderline personality, anxiety, and treated like I was a junkie hunting for drugs. I just wanted to function again. I’m finding peace in just self diagnosis. Creators like yourself that also acknowledge my struggle (as not a white man) and don’t gatekeep the emotional support that the community has for one another has been helpful. I appreciate your content ❤
I once brought up my self-diagnosis to my therapist and she dismissed it. I didn't continue seeing her long after that. I'm not currently in therapy (I need trauma therapy but don't have the money or time right now).
I want an official diagnosis so I can be sure that it's not just in my head I know I am neurodivergent in some fashion, but I don't want to appropriate a mental illness if I don't truly have it.
It would explain so many frustrations I've had with myself over the years. Just having a name for it would help. I haven't dated or been close to anyone in over 8 years, and I think a lot of it is due to this. I'm comfortable being alone, but I'm sick of being lonely.
Age 39. I just recognized recently I share a tremendous amount of ‘personality traits’ with content creator/advocates like yourself.
I can’t thank you enough for helping me understand myself better. I’m not sure what my next step(s) will be, but I hope to be a better person to myself and those around me.
Thank you so much for everything.
i think it is also very important when you are deciding on whether or not you want to pursue an official diagnosis is the cons of getting a diagnosis that no one really seems to talk about besides costs ofc. these can include more expensive insurance rates, possible issues with immigration/citizenship if that is something you are considering in the future, and then ofc all the social stigma
also gender affirming treatment could be denied ^
I never thought I could be autistic seeing as my brother had autism and we’re nothing alike. Though in the past year while researching autism, (I really like to learn about mental disorders in my free time) I’ve noticed that I can relate to a lot of the symptoms. I’ve taken tests online and all have come back with a high likelihood hood that I am autistic. I know that online tests aren’t always accurate but looking back on my childhood and life up until now, there’s a lot of things that would make so much more sense if I was autistic. The only problem is, I’m 16, so the road to a diagnosis will have to wait until I’m able to support myself financially and have moved out. My mother refuses to believe that I could have autism because I don’t show the symptoms as outwardly as my brother. It’s hard, I’ve struggled with school my whole life, I dropped out of High School at 15 because it was too much. It was exhausting to even make it through a full day and I could never seem to find the right words to express why. People just think I’m a failure and that I’ll amount to nothing but I didn’t want to leave school, I didn’t want to let my family down, to let myself down. I just wanted to not feel like complete and utter shit all the time. I’m not sure how I’m going to be able to get a job or go to college. I feel stuck, maybe they were right, maybe I am just a failure, but I wish I could’ve been helped rather than belittled.
(I apologise for over sharing)
I’m 38. I’ve never been officially diagnosed with autism (ADD yes; autism no), but I’ve taken countless online tests, all showing I’m very likely on the spectrum.
I was a trainwreck in school. Despite being smart and an extremely good test taker, I just couldn’t seem to do my homework or projects. I couldn’t make it through (community) college. And I still say a lot of shame around that.
However, today I am a traveling trainer teaching County employees a new computer system. I actually think my ASD brain is my super power because I pick up on computer systems super easily, thanks to being able to subconsciously pick up on the patterns of programming behind them. I make pretty great money for having no degree and being a formerly terrible high school student. I spent a lot of my teenage and 20s years feeling like a failure, but I’m here to tell you that it does get better. Hang in there ❤
@@AndiG1685 thank you so much, that means a lot, I hope you’re right and that it will get better. I’m happy to know that it has for you and I wish you the best, truly. Thank you again ❤️
I've always suspected I have autism, but I never really pressed the issue. Now in my mid 20s, I'm running into enough issues with my mental health that I've had lots of areas of my life fall apart. Took the test, and apparently I'm extremely far into the autism side of things, hoping now I can start to learn how to healthily deal with these issues and build a better life!
Same for me, I started having problems in managing my life around that age and after a year of researches I'm now considering the possibility that I might be. This sentence from the DMS 5 hit me hard:
"Symptoms must be present in the early developmental period (but may not become fully manifest until social demands exceed limited capacities or may be masked by learned strategies in later life)."
Dude know way this post is helpful I feel ya man. Did really good at your goals just not people mid 20s straight down all around yeah.
i’ve found no change for the better over many years by over 20 providers with at least 15-20 different psychotropic drugs to get right in regards to just handling the fact that other people exist in this world and tbh i am at a point where i finally told my provider im done. that i wouldn’t ghost again, but i’m done.
i saw a tiktok you did today where you said “i can’t trust anything i read on my type of autism because of the lack of research.” this sort of thing is why i find it pointless to put yourself through the system if you’re, well, whatever i am.
hopefully there will be other means of understanding and working through my issues in life that don’t involve doctors
WOOO i needed this lol, i’ve been researching for a year now and even my friends and family think i may be autistic so i really appreciate all the help i can get. thank you :]
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If they will talk to parents or I need to talk to mine, I can't do this test then. I come from a culture that over spiritualize EVERY THING... Also I'm a new mom and I don't want them to justify medical kidnapping my babies. THIS WAS A VERY VERY GOOD INSIGHTFUL VIDEO. Thank you. You have a beautiful heart
the embrace autism website is preetty good. the questions are very straightforward, so you have to be brutally honest with yourself to score accurately, which isn't the greatest way to survey sometimes. but if you're as introspective as most autistic people you'll probably be fine with that. I just found out about the PDA profile and identify very intensely with that, and if I am interpreting the questions properly might match that profile
I brought my suspicions to my therapist a few months ago. She suggested that I take the self-assessments during our joint appointment with my psychiatrist the next day.
When I took the assessments, both my therapist and psychiatrist were trying so hard not to laugh at how I was reacting to the questions. When I asked why they were laughing, my therapist told me to finish the assessment, but that they both had a feeling they knew what my results would be.
They were right😅
(Note: I've been seeing my therapist for 6+ years and my psychiatrist for 4 years. They weren't laughing at me in a mean way lol they're the best mental health specialists I've ever had in the 25 years I've been receiving mental health treatment and I'm very grateful for the relationships I have with them lol just wanted to clarify that in case anyone was worried about that part😅)
I’m 27 and not sure what my goals are… I think I need resources but I’m not even sure what would benefit me? I took the raads-r, but I’ve honestly felt like I don’t need an official diagnosis to tell me I’m on the spectrum. I am having serious issues being autistic and coping with parenthood. Anyways, I just want to thank you for making this content. It’s people like you that keep me from feeling alone in this journey.
I really like your videos on TikTok. Thanks for making this. I’m commenting to increase engagement so this will be higher in the recommendations. You’re doing great work 👍
I did some self assessments… and so… the AQ-10 for example, I got a 6. The ASQ I got 39…
Husband is gonna help us with the Raads-R, Cat-Q, and EQ later. I opened the door… and I’m scared now… cause I can’t just close it and hide from it. Hooray for awareness 🤦🏼♂️
I'm proud of you ...I feel you too
I whaled at “don’t worry BCBS covered $16 of it”.
also wonderful video love to see stuff like this out there for people that are struggling with this
Hearing about your assessment process makes me feel a lot better about doubting the quality of my assessment. It happened over the course of 3 weeks, a couple weeks after I called them. Involved 2 1-hr interviews, one of which was just a cognitive exam (like you would give someone to test for dementia), a lot of online quizzes, no interaction with anyone I know or knows me, and finally a diagnosis of... schizoid personality disorder. Yours sounds a lot more in depth and professionally done, so I'm glad to have heard your story =]
Thank you for making this video. This is what i needed, and I love your tiktok videos. Thank you for giving me support through this process, and being a great resource and advocate
My tiktok fyp has amazing timing. Saw the tiktok and came here because I have been doing research for the past week. I had already done step 1 and did step 2 and 3 with my counselor today.
I was told as a kid I was likely on the spectrum… now I refused to be tested and didn’t want to know as an adult I’ve noticed real issues and massive differences… between me and what others think is normal sooo yeah
Idk if you will ever see this but the biggest issue I am currently facing is that I know my mother who I have always had a poor relationship with, strongly believes that I am NOT autistic and I believe she will try to answer questions in any way she can to make it seem that way. I have literally no one long term to vouch for me and it worries me in terms of a diagnosis regardless of how sure I am. But i believe getting a diagnosis is the only way to get people to believe me at all.
Do I just need to like… pick a side to let go of? Diagnosis/vs mothers validation?
This video is super helpful! I paused it and went to find a new therapist. I've had my trust broken by a few within the past 2 years so it's been hard to reach out again.
Also - your comment about BCBS covering $16. So relatable! U.S. healthcare is terrible.
Thank you for this. I am a new therapist and am going back to do premed classes. I’d like to become a psychiatrist. I recently have been working with my doctor and therapist to unmask. I’ve really started opening up to my family and I find your content super helpful in embracing who I am. The more I listened to colleagues work with their clients with processing issues the more I saw things and the more my family is putting things together too. Thank you so much for putting this out there in a way that is as impartial as possible.
All of my siblings and I have been tested for ADHD and all have been medicated at one point in time. I’m positive my parents are neurodivergent/ADHD and have always owned their own business so they can make their own processes. I hope to study this further some day
What made it ”worth it”? What does “getting help” look like on the other side? Meaning what should expectations be ? I understand this varies depending on ur specific reasons/goals but generally - is it the relief of just knowing why? is it talk therapy? is it tools? medications?
If you jump thru all these hoops and fit feeling demoralized what can you expect to come out the other side with?
So often I feel like I put in the work and then get nothing in return.
I have taken all the self tests and I realized there is a high chance I fall into the spectrum since then my whole life to this point has made sense… now I want a professional diagnosis (one main reason is I work for a company that has now threatened to fire me a couple times due to me getting irritated at myself for failing to understand what should be a simple task or failing to cope in ways I was “taught” though I’m always open and honest with them as I’m a young adult who is just starting my diagnosis journey) I’m glad to have found you on tiktok and got to see this video here because now I can sit down and make my plan to get the diagnosis I need or figure out what else I could be dealing with
I found hello alma to be very simple and respectful.
Funny story: I am a nurse, have worked on psychiatry for around 8 years. My child and other family membets are diagnosed with autism/adhd.
I was litteraly told by the specialist psychiatrist I met with litteraly said that "I cant have autism since I #1 made it through university, #2 have a job and #3 I have normal conversation skills.
I was honestly shocked and just froze. I repkied "OK" and failed to mention that those three points have cost me my life, most of my daily energi and relationships. At that point I was already on my marry way to my 3rdand most intense burnout and Im still recovering.
Point being: Even specialised healthcare providers lack so much education.
So I am kind of stuck on the working with your healthcare provider part. I am seeing a new therapist on Monday, and I have saved all of the tests that I took. The issue is is when I had brought it up in the past with general practitioners, and even some therapists, I was told that I’m not allowed to take the test because I don’t have it. I have been doing over two years of research at this point and I’m positive that I don’t have all the other diagnoses I’ve been diagnosed with and I probably just have autism. I took all three of those tests as well as just the regular assessment. I scored very high on every single one of them. I am a female and I am 28 years old. The last time they told me no I just cried and stopped going to that place. I have tried to bring it up to my GP but he is so quickly in and out of that office that I don’t even get a chance. I have brought it up to his nurses and nothing. I have never been able to hold down a steady job, I’ve never really had any real friends, and I struggled with relationships heavily. It’s gotten to the point also where I don’t even feel comfortable leaving my house because I didn’t know that this is what’s wrong and I’ve never developed really any coping mechanisms. I also am very bad at doing things on the computer as well as writing and so I’ve had a lot of issues with communication. I have a very monotone voice, so I don’t feel like therapists believe me when I talk to them about how I feel.
The entire goal of my diagnosis is to find a way to do the things that I’ve never been able to do. I am incredibly good at architecture, but pretty much not good at everything else. I would really like to look into programs that would help me get a job with the skills that I do have, and possibly accommodate the disabilities that I’ve been struggling with, and have held me back from holding down jobs my entire life. I also want to find out how to communicate with people and express my feelings correctly. All of these things have been barriers that I feel like I have tried every way to get around them. I also want the diagnosis for validation for myself. A lot of times I do not know how to feel about things, but my support system will try to implement thoughts about how I should feel and it feels bad. I don’t want to feel bad all the time and I feel like currently that’s exactly how I feel.
When I took those tests, I was not surprised I have taken so many tests at this point, but at the same time how do I break down that communication barrier so that a doctor will at least let me take the test. I don’t even think that I would consider myself high functioning, and I’m honestly surprised that I have made it this far in my life. (which is actually the general consensus of pretty much everybody around me 😂)
The biggest reaction I get to everything is that I’m over exaggerating or not trying hard enough. I have tried to not be like this my entire life and the more I try the worse it gets?
Thank you! I am going to self-assess and talk to my providers. This is so long overdue for me. I’m 52 and received an ADHD diagnosis 2 years ago when all my stress-coping mechanisms failed. Since, I’ve researched and learned more than I care to admit I had never known. As I learn, I’m also connecting to many of the signs and symptoms of Autism. I feel like I’m a “expert” masking skill level. It will be interesting to see how my assessments result. I will definitely keep you posted.
I'm worried about talking to my mom about this because I love her but she A. Has studied special education and believes she knows a lot about it, and B. Is "never" wrong... I don't remember much from my childhood so I need her input but I don't feel like I can trust her to give an unbiased opinion. I doubt she would believe I have it unless I get a professional to say it.
As soon as I say anything about being adopted, the health care providers immediately go to a personality disorder. BPD from one, OCPD from another.. 2 years later, still working on it.
Holy cow. I scored a 135 on the RAADS-R. I just thought I was weird all these years. ADHD and Bipolar so not freaked out. I took the test as a goof honestly not thinking my 'uniqueness' was autism. At least I have something to talk to my shrink about. Thank you for this video.
Thank you for this video. I've been looking into what steps I wanted to take. I've been discouraged from seeking diagnosis because, as an adult, it's not like I'll get work concessions like children can get at school. I'm glad to get a reliable self assessment tool. Thank you
Would love to see morel like longer form content from you!
Thank you for this video! This and all your other videos are very comforting and helpful to me. I paused to go through the testing online you suggested and it supported a lot of things I have been feeling since I was a kid while also exposing me to other details. When i continued your video you explained about goals and the reason for wanting an answer which stood out to me. I think a huge part of this is just knowing. At least in my case I feel that knowing either way can offer some relief as it relates to feelings of guilt for not doing better. And while thats important it can also lead to gaining tools to handle things better moving forward. You’re video definitely gave me a lot to consider.
Thank you again!
18 and found you on TikTok after finding more and more traits from your skits I felt as though resonated with me. I really appreciate this video as more and more recently I have felt the urge to pursue a diagnosis, and the questions rampaging in my mind were almost all hit on here! Thank you so much!
Very helpful thank you. You emanate safe energy.
This is actually the most helpful video i came across that talks clearly and understandable about all the steps that come the autism question :) thank you
I'm now 24, since almost two years ago I had high suspicions of being autistic, during my job I was searching a lot of info about the autism spectrum and learning so much about myself that I always thought it was part my personality and being weird just because; until a few months ago I brought up my self-diagnosis I can't go to therapy because I don't have enough money
I love this. My therapist questioned me on thinking I have autism cause "it's usually diagnosed at the child stage. It would be highly unlikely for you to have made it to ur 30's without anyone having found it." So I go to them... for life stuff sure.. but they don't entertain me at all when I try to talk about y I feel like I am. I really just want to know how to handle my life better i.. don't really care for other stuff
I just found your channel today, but I very much appreciate the way you present the info. A couple weeks back I finally reached out to a group in my area which does evaluations. Honestly didn't realize that was the backwards way of doing it 😅
Elsa ist und Karma and as you said, there is a bit of someone who is later in life seeking and evaluation, that works for me.
Scored a 10 on the AQ-10, what does it all mean! EEEEEEEEEEEEE
44 on the AQ. 16 on the EQ. Already bored, going back to my video game....
I was already seeing a psychologist, at age 37, (for depression, anxiety, agoraphobia), who would ask why didn't I look at her when I talked. Took her a few sessions to notice something wasn't quite right. So she had me do an assessment. I was then referred to a specialist. Got into see him a few weeks later, took a few days of testing. I had a diagnosis. Didn't take that long to get through the process at all. I also wasn't seeking this process at all. I didn't even know what autism was till she mentioned it.
Getting a diagnosis as a woman wasn't hard at all. It was pretty apparent to a professional that I am autistic, he was pretty confused as to how I wasn't diagnosed sooner. I know in the 80s and 90s autism diagnoses in girls wasn't common at all unless you were non verbl. I know the answer is pretty simple though, doctors don't really look for it in adults at all. More so in young kids and teens where it is easier to spot.
I am still not sure how getting diagnosed helped me. All it did was explain why I was such a weirdo growing up. I am still a weirdo, I will always be a weirdo, I just accept who I am now I suppose.
This is a really good video. I'm a psychiatrist and love the emphasis on goals. It's a lot of time and money if you don't want or need therapy or accommodations. Emotional validation is important though so I sometimes do informal assessments or screenings and give them my opinion. Some people have said that's all they needed.
You spoke to asking your parents about things like quirkiness or developmental delays, my experience is that when you come from a family of undiagnosed high masking autistic folk they will tell you that you were "normal" , so you get gaslit instead of supported.
Thank you for this
The fact that on the ASQ and RAADS-R several of the questions iv asked myself before. I'm 18 and just finding out.
Thank you for sharing this info. I am not sure what my goals are. I guess that outside confirmation... then figure out who I am and how I can improve how I function in life....
Very helpful thank you so much
Hi, love your video. I have a 23yr old daughter that had a complete meltdown with thoughts of suicide in high school, she was 17 at the time. Which put us on the road searching mental health help for her. She saw a psychiatrist that immediately diagnosed her with BPD and put her on sertraline. My daughter did not mesh with her at all. Right away the doctor wanted her to get her license, a job etc. It was overwhelming she stopped seeing her. Here we are 5 yrs later trying to figure out and find out if she in fact has autism. We live in a very small town in texas. So it's harder to try to see how to get an autism evaluation at her age. By the way, I also have a 33yr old son with Autism. He was diagnosed at age 4 yrs old. His symptoms were more severe. So his diagnosis was through the school system
Great video. Just a quick note on Betterhealth and Talkspace, both (as of when this comment was made) have removed "autism" as a "focus" area you can search for.
Keep doing the good work!
i started watching this video.
and then i remember that you cannot help me. because i live in another country where understanding of autism is WAY worse and only i can help myself.
:)
i am in denver colorado aswell :p , thank you for your trips
Good advice 👌
As far as embrace Autism goes, have you looked at their assessment tool? It's considerably more cost-effective than your experience (roughly 1200 USD before any insurance), but I'm concerned about the reliability of an assessment that does not include physical meetings
I have been suspecting it for months and now I know I’m most likely somewhere on the spectrum (I scored way over the average on the tests but even then still a maybe) this video helped me thank you ❤
I have been suspicious over the last year myself. I have a lot of quirks, I make a lot of errors and my brain does not think like everyone else. I’ve felt “stupid” my whole life. I get shamed for “not thinking” I do have ADHD but I still think something else is there. I’ve been unmasking more being more authentic to myself and I’ve noticed if I even breathe the word autistic I get shut down immediately.
I am a 56 year old woman and just self diagnosed while researching to help my adult son. My husband and I always thought he was suffering from mental illness. I hope to make a plan to give my son a chance at a better quality of life 😢
I found you on TikTok and you have been an amazing resource, Thank you!
As a heads up, and I'm unsure of your stance on it, or even if you can choose the type of ads on videos, but there is an ad for ABA therapy on this video. Really appreciate your content!
The content creators don't get to choose ads.
Helpful. I'm realizing I'm probably autistic, but keep wondering "So what? Now what?" It seems a vast majority of videos, books, etc., seem to be about what autism looks like, which aren't really helpful beyond not feeling alone, which is great, but aren't really helping me deal with this.
Diagnosed in Australia at 58 female.
I'm going through the process in the UK at 42 years old. With the NHS there is a 3 year waiting list. Privately I was seen in one week after requesting a consultation and only 2 months for diagnosis costs about £2000 though. Don't do it online!
Scored an 8 on the short assesment and a 25 on the long assessment. So kinda what I expected. I talked to my psychiatrist about it and he said that I probably don't have autusm and there would be no point to getting a diagnosis since I would get no treatment. That answer should be good enough but its not for me, I have diagnosed ADHD but i'm still untreated. I share a lot of autistic traits and struggle a lot in college, driving, and social situations. I guess I just want answers because that means treatment, and community, and validation.
I live in your area actually and found you from TikTok. Would you be willing to share with me where you had your evaluation done?
Are there any books on being autistic and coping strategies that you would recommend?
Thank you for a look into the process. I'm just starting to look into it, and am not sure how far I'd get if they want to talk to people. I'm in my 40s and both parents are dead and I don't have a spouse or significant other, so I'm wondering who the hell they'd talk to. The sibling I'm not particularly close to? The aunts, uncles, and cousins I speak to twice a year, if that? My co-workers?
And as far as how I present, I went to ToastMasters™ and I WORKED at it.
All I want is to figure out who I am, and how to be the happiest version of that.
Just FYI there is some weirdness going on with the audio in this. It wasn't audible on my phone but it is on my desktop computer.
My wife informed me I’m probably autistic. Now I don’t know who I am a person, because I realize everything I did was an act (masking). Pretty lost, but I know being “properly” diagnosed will not help with anything other than stigmatization being thrown my way. Having previous mental health issues led doctors to put I am a hypochondriac in my file. The people in my life seem to think that makes no sense.. and I’m just here wondering what the point of it all is.
So... here I am as a woman of color, thinking "oh....well!"
same, sad that POC aren't taken seriously in healthcare.
❤
Curious what the benefit of having an official diagnosis had for others…. I’m not sure I need something official but not sure if I’m missing something
The only thing I can think of is how the United States has a law where employers must provide reasonable accommodation for anyone with a disability. I know I have quit 3 or 4 jobs because the uniform they required was unbearable on my skin. I think a diagnosis could help me keep a job for longer than 6 months because of issues like that.
I've been called an autist since I was a kid despite not having a diagnosis. I feel like I want to know cuz I want to know that I'm not fucking crazy and that I can understand what's wrong with me
My mental health provider says I am in the spectrum. She said the process was long. She wants me to move into a. Group home.
Hi so I'm 14 and I'm wondering if anyone here could help me out. My parents are very ableist (Refused to get my sister ADHD diagnosed despite her showing many symptoms and my dad having it, simply because my mom didn't think she fit the archetype of overactive boy, consistently making jokes about autistic people and using the r-slur despite the things they're making fun of being things I do) and I suspect I have autism. I've done two of the diagnostics you mentioned in the video already.
RAADS-R: 186
CAT-Q: 147
Anyways I know my goal. I want to be able to have the tools I need in my school environment so I'm not just treated as neurotypical because that's really made it hard for me to learn.
That's all :)
is that a cricut? ;D
What... do I do if I was adopted? Like there is no way to know that stuff from my childhood.
Are you being serious when you say that Blue Cross Blue Shield covered $16 of it, or was that a joke?
I'm sorry, but this doesn't help much. There's no way I can afford this, I can't even afford a weeks worth of food for myself. At the same time no one wants to hire the weirdo when there's 50 "normal" applicants. Family is no help at all, even my church wouldn't help. Meanwhile I'm hoping I can get work within 48 hours so that I can get cat food, I'll run out before he does but I can make it longer without than he can. Back to reading self help and harassing businesses for work I suppose.
I truly hope you’re able to find the help you need. Keep sending those applications out, apply everywhere, don’t turn yourself down before even sending the application. Get creative, apply to jobs in person, give them a copy of your resume & a cover letter and just try your best to sell yourself. If you’re watching this content, that might mean this particular approach won’t help you, but do get creative. Try web3 jobs. You can work behind an avatar and not even have to leave your home. Something like a discord / community moderator. Best of luck.
If nothing else works apply for food stamps.