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Anyone here been diagnosed as *not* autistic?

I'm done with Christmas Cards

Hi, having lived with the assumption that I'm autistic for about 15 months and found that assumption *really* helpful, I'm now trying to prepare for all possible outcomes of my recent evaluation.

If you've been for an evaluation and given a "no", what was it like for you?

Thanks

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  • yes I was assessed back in September and told I was not autistic, it was a poor assessment after an 19 month wait, I think it was a case of an inexperienced assessor, I had a Childs assessment essentially. I was told at the end of the assessment I don't flap my hands and I was good at conversation because I spoke about one of my interests. I complained and wrote a letter disputing all the points I felt were incorrect as I remember the assessment word for word like only an autistic can e.g the assessor stated my poor organisational skills mean I'm not autistic as people with autism are very organized - stereotype and not fact! 

     my gp also complained on my behalf. in my letter I said I do not wish to take the issue further as I don't fancy another 18month wait to be patronized by a clueless 'psychologist' also through my own research I have learned  there is little to no help for autistic adults anyway. I have read countless books, web pages, etc on autism obsessively and know it fits me. I know my own brain as it has been inside my head my entire life!

    what I have learned is to stop pushing myself to be someone I am not, to rest more, and accept myself for who I am. I think that is all you can do, diagnosed or not.

  • in reply to NAS39123

    This sounds like a good resolution for you, and I'm taking the same view (hence my username!). I'm going to live the second half of my life (with a bit of luck!) as *me*.

  • in reply to I'm done with Christmas Cards

    with research I have developed coping strategies for daily life eg ear plugs and down time, I also accept and understand my past e.g I have had issues with drugs alcohol and relationships.  I thought i was psychotic due to my meltdowns but now I understand I'm not I'm just wired differently.

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