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Not diagnosed with autism

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I am 49 and recently went for my autism assessment and they have rung me this week to say I don't fit the criteria as I can communicate well, understand and use body language and have good eye contact.

It baffles me that in 3 hours of questioning they can just say that. 

Surly they should know that after a lifetime of masking some people can do quite well at acting the correct way.

Does the way adults are assessed need to be look at to reflect years of masking.

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  • Hi and welcome to to the community. I'm sorry to hear about your experience with the assessment - others have posted the same story on here from time to time. It was one of the reasons I decided not to pursue a formal diagnosis and stay self discovered. 

    Just be reassured that you are still very welcome here.

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  • Hi and welcome to to the community. I'm sorry to hear about your experience with the assessment - others have posted the same story on here from time to time. It was one of the reasons I decided not to pursue a formal diagnosis and stay self discovered. 

    Just be reassured that you are still very welcome here.

Children