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Does an official diagnosis help

GreenGardener

Hi. I have been seeing a therapist for about two and a half years now. We have recently been talking about my possible autism. My therapist has said that although she can't diagnose me, my charatiristics/ things that I struggled with would probably be categorised as autism. I have done research myself  and through speaking with family members, think I am autistic.

Is going through with a proper diagnosis worth the appointment s and stress? I am conflicted, some family members are encouraging me to peruse it, others think it's enough that I know myself and can get help in other ways. 

Did getting a official autism diagnosis help other people?

Parents

  • I always knew I was autistic and have literally gotten an official diagnosis today. Unfortunately they haven’t offered me any support or extra information or anything. On the plus side, it validates all of my experiences. It may be too early to tell, but so far the only difference I can see my diagnosis making is extra support at work and that feeling of validation. I hope this helps!

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  • I always knew I was autistic and have literally gotten an official diagnosis today. Unfortunately they haven’t offered me any support or extra information or anything. On the plus side, it validates all of my experiences. It may be too early to tell, but so far the only difference I can see my diagnosis making is extra support at work and that feeling of validation. I hope this helps!

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