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Getting a diagnosis asa a woman who masks by default

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Does anyone who masks most of the time have any experience of getting a diagnosis? 

My daughter was diagnosed 5 years ago and 2 psychologists at the time suggested that I’m also autistic  Since then, I’ve read loads and realised that I am, which makes sense to my husband and family too. I now want to get a formal diagnosis but am worried that I’m so used to masking and relying on scripts and with anyone not immediate family, that whoever assesses me will miss it. Im 51 and a woman who works as a journalist so I’m used to talking to strangers and have developed all sort of strategies for hiding who I really am.

I’m just worried I’ll be told I don’t present as autistic so am wondering how to get an assessment with someone who understands and can see beyond sophisticated masking techniques that I’ve developed over decades. 

thanks 

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  • Same here ,my son was diagnosed 3 years ago ,  there is lot of things between us in common ,he looks like me , he is behaving like me , my speech delayed as well 

    I always say if I was in this country in my childhood they would know that  my speech delay and had autism 

    I would always say why I am different from others ,why I feel shy making friends , I don’t know how to start conversation 

    I used to eat only one veggie (potato ) when I was young 

    I always hide what I am and pretend that I am like others 

    I hope o could find someone who could help to know if I am autistic too 

    Thank you 

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  • Same here ,my son was diagnosed 3 years ago ,  there is lot of things between us in common ,he looks like me , he is behaving like me , my speech delayed as well 

    I always say if I was in this country in my childhood they would know that  my speech delay and had autism 

    I would always say why I am different from others ,why I feel shy making friends , I don’t know how to start conversation 

    I used to eat only one veggie (potato ) when I was young 

    I always hide what I am and pretend that I am like others 

    I hope o could find someone who could help to know if I am autistic too 

    Thank you 

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