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Assessment date finally.

Orangegnome

I have my assessment date in June. I have waited a long time for this, but now I have the date I feel very nervous. The big one is what if I’m not autistic and I have wasted everyone’s time? 
it was pointed out to me a long time ago by my therapist that I have many neurodivergent qualities. I score highly in every test on Embrace Autism, but a small part of me feels like an imposter because I CAN be sociable, I CAN be loud. 
I am not sure the point of this post but wanted to come and let people know I have a date! 

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  • google "AuDHD" it will probably answer your question 

    AuDHD (Autism + ADHD) - one can mask the other - and ~50% of Autitistics have ADHD but more ADHDers with about 20% of them being Autistic

    I'm AuDHD - and udnerstand what you're asking.  I think this really confuses any NT friends you have - if you decide to disclose to them ! (from experience I would be selective about who/when you disclose - maybe not immediately after your assessment.

    Good Luck too !

  • in reply to Jalapeno

    Thanks. I have told a few of my friends I am awaiting assessment, they were initially surprised but after doing some reading most can see that I am more than likely autistic. I know there are people out there who might be mean to me about this, but those are not true friends. 

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