Published on 12, July, 2020
I went through a diagnosis late last year through the NHS and they have said that I don't meet all 3 criteria. I don't have enough compulsions or rituals.
I don't think they went into it enough, I always step off pavements with my left foot, I count the steps to get past houses etc and I practice stimming a lot to such an extent I have callouses on the backs of my thumbs but, at 58 I don't think there is much they can do anyway so probably not worth arguing about it. So I need to work out, like a few others, am I really Autistic or just weird?
What do you want a diagnosis for? I was diagnosed at 59. It gave me validation. I could stand tall. Is this why you want one? Also it stops social bullying you.
Yes, basically I just want the validation that I am Autistic to give me peace of mind as Ben said.
I wonder about the criteria ,my son had an inconclusive diagnosis saying he may have autistic traits ,2 weeks later he go's to school is suspended ,they say he is adhd and can go mornings with 1 to 1 and no contact with other children .
I think it has a lot to do with who you see,some are better than others.