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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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  • I was told I was not autistic some time ago because I can make eye contact and maintain conversations. Even though I have all the traits and have two children with autism and they have different dads. They too can make eye contact and my daughter with Aspergers is just as able to hold a conversation (she was diagnosed as a child). I was told they didn't know what to do with me as I scored high, but not high enough. My assessment was also carried out by a childrens assessor. I don't feel they had enough experience of autism in adults especially adult remales. I feel so alone.  I have many mental health problems and know this is why, but cannot get the appropriate help I need. I just want to know why I'm like this :( 

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  • I was told I was not autistic some time ago because I can make eye contact and maintain conversations. Even though I have all the traits and have two children with autism and they have different dads. They too can make eye contact and my daughter with Aspergers is just as able to hold a conversation (she was diagnosed as a child). I was told they didn't know what to do with me as I scored high, but not high enough. My assessment was also carried out by a childrens assessor. I don't feel they had enough experience of autism in adults especially adult remales. I feel so alone.  I have many mental health problems and know this is why, but cannot get the appropriate help I need. I just want to know why I'm like this :( 

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