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Benefits of a formal diagnosis?

Danjo

I am a 54 year old man and have done the ASQ and other online tests and have scored consistently in the autism ranges. A lot of my life experiences make more sense now - including extended bouts of anxiety and depression, insomnia, situational anxiety, introceptive confusion and others. I am wondering now about the benefits of a formal diagnosis. I’d welcome advice from others.

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  • I'm not officially diagnosed,  I'm just here. Scored high in all online tests and researched enough to have the strong suspicion that autism is the best explanation for my life lasting problems. There is a situation right now that I might be sent for testing but as for now I don't know yet. If its just for information- it's up to you. But it's all complicated and stressful. Some people get benefits, others not at all. Just left alone with a piece of paper 

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  • I'm not officially diagnosed,  I'm just here. Scored high in all online tests and researched enough to have the strong suspicion that autism is the best explanation for my life lasting problems. There is a situation right now that I might be sent for testing but as for now I don't know yet. If its just for information- it's up to you. But it's all complicated and stressful. Some people get benefits, others not at all. Just left alone with a piece of paper 

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