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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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  • in reply to LifeWasBetterIn69

    I was aware there are lots of options.

    Before assessment I read all the requirements. I am fairly sure it says somewhere that autism should only be selected if no other condition can explain the symptoms and behaviours. It's the final bucket, not the first one, you can drop into.

    Since the start, I continue to keep trying to prove that I'm not, but I can't. 

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