Hello everybody.
I’m going to an autism assessment with my ‘’like a daughter’’. I’ve been ‘’like her step mum’’ since she was 8yrs old.
I’m diagnosed autistic, and this would support her being so too, if we were genetically related.
But as we are not, I’m worried they will think the coincidence makes it less likely, that the way I am has influenced her and me knowing about autism will make them suspicious that I know what to say.
It’s so important that she is assessed for herself and I do not affect this. I’m the only one who can go with her. I’m hoping the coincidence is not a factor.
Should I say about my autism?
What do you think?
What would you do?
I'd really appreciate any thoughts, please.
