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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.

Parents

  • Hi,

    My first post on here : )

    I'm 48 and diagnosed ADHD but talkingbto people at an ADHD group I go to made me think about autism and I'm on a waiting list for assessment. I'm pretty sure I am autistic - explains most of my life - but I still want someone to tell me officially.

    The biggest thing for me being diagnosed ADHD is that I am much kinder to myself now. I think the same benefit would come from an autism diagnosis.

    Hope that helps

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  • Hi,

    My first post on here : )

    I'm 48 and diagnosed ADHD but talkingbto people at an ADHD group I go to made me think about autism and I'm on a waiting list for assessment. I'm pretty sure I am autistic - explains most of my life - but I still want someone to tell me officially.

    The biggest thing for me being diagnosed ADHD is that I am much kinder to myself now. I think the same benefit would come from an autism diagnosis.

    Hope that helps

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