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Is it ok to self diagnose as autistic, while waiting for a referral and diagnosis?

Sp00kySk311y
10 months ago

I have recently asked my GP to refer me for an assessment for autism. As I’ve discovered some traits that were autistic. Especially when I was younger. I got my medical notes from birth to 2016. 
the signs were right there when I was younger, all through growing up to now and not one person (teachers, doctors, therapists) have said anything or recognised anything. I know I am a girl and I know that sometimes girls get lost in the system because we don’t present ourselves as “autistic” like boys present themselves. 

So, is it ok to say I’m autistic, while I am waiting for a referral? 

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  • 10 months ago

    Yes i would say so. Once the penny drops ibthink you know, how it all makes sense. Like for you, no one identifies autism in me or if they did,bthey didnt say until 2017, but i didnt discover this until 2023. I havent had a firmal diagnosis yet, but i am happy telling some people that i am autistic x

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  • 10 months ago

    Yes i would say so. Once the penny drops ibthink you know, how it all makes sense. Like for you, no one identifies autism in me or if they did,bthey didnt say until 2017, but i didnt discover this until 2023. I havent had a firmal diagnosis yet, but i am happy telling some people that i am autistic x

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