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Do you think it is wrong for someone to say they are autistic when they aren't diagnosed?

Heather85

Do you think it is wrong for someone to say they are autistic when they aren't diagnosed?

I don't want to cause any arguments on here just wanted people's honest opinions because I am not diagnosed myself and not sure i want to go down the assessment route and feel at present that I would only be doing so for other people's benefit to prove I am and not my own.

Parents

  • I think it is difficult, given that adult diagnosis can involve a lengthy wait or be unavailable on the NHS in some areas. Not everyone can do it privately.

    The evaluation of a qualified third party helps as it is not that easy to see yourself accurately and impartially from inside.

    But it is probably fair to say that those that think they are, but are not formally diagnosed, are prepared say so if necessary.

    I don't think if it as an identity, but an explanation to help me find work arounds so I can still do as much as possible. I can't change other people, but I can change how I see and think about things and find ways to minimise the pressure.

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  • I think it is difficult, given that adult diagnosis can involve a lengthy wait or be unavailable on the NHS in some areas. Not everyone can do it privately.

    The evaluation of a qualified third party helps as it is not that easy to see yourself accurately and impartially from inside.

    But it is probably fair to say that those that think they are, but are not formally diagnosed, are prepared say so if necessary.

    I don't think if it as an identity, but an explanation to help me find work arounds so I can still do as much as possible. I can't change other people, but I can change how I see and think about things and find ways to minimise the pressure.

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  • in reply to Stuart333
    Stuart333 said:
    I don't think if it as an identity, but an explanation to help me find work arounds so I can still do as much as possible. I can't change other people, but I can change how I see and think about things and find ways to minimise the pressure.

    That is a great way to view ASD, and mirrors somewhat how I've approached adjustments in my day-to-day life since my diagnosis.