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NAS49569
over 5 years ago

I set up an appointment in a few weeks to talk to someone about an autism assessment. 

I'm 48, F and in the USA. 

I am second guessing the appointment. I dont want to spend 1000+$ if im not likely to fit ASD. 

How many people actually are ADS that figure that out themselves? 

My husband said something twice in a week about me being autistic, he is a counselor and routinely sees clients with ASD. So, i googled it and feel there is a fair chance i do fit the asd traits. He could be wrong though. We didnt discuss it further. 

IdI like to know. But then maybe I wouldn't. 

Is there something that i can do to or know that will help me decide if an assessment is the right step? 

Thanks

Lisa

Parents
  • over 5 years ago

    Hi again Lisa,

    Forgot to say I've wondered for the last 20 years if I might be autistic. The motivation for getting assessed now is that I've become acutely aware of the huge effort I have to make to do things which NT people do reasonably effortlessly.

    I've been masking my autistic self for a very long time now and it's getting harder as I age. I'm glad my mask is slipping because I'm finally rediscovering my authentic self.

    I probably don't even need a formal diagnosis. Just being part of this online community makes me feel I have come home at last. 

    Some people have autistic traits which don't have a negative impact on their lives. If I had been in that category I would probably not have pursued a formal diagnosis.

    It's an exhausting and expensive process! 

    With best wishes 

    Rose 

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  • over 5 years ago

    Hi again Lisa,

    Forgot to say I've wondered for the last 20 years if I might be autistic. The motivation for getting assessed now is that I've become acutely aware of the huge effort I have to make to do things which NT people do reasonably effortlessly.

    I've been masking my autistic self for a very long time now and it's getting harder as I age. I'm glad my mask is slipping because I'm finally rediscovering my authentic self.

    I probably don't even need a formal diagnosis. Just being part of this online community makes me feel I have come home at last. 

    Some people have autistic traits which don't have a negative impact on their lives. If I had been in that category I would probably not have pursued a formal diagnosis.

    It's an exhausting and expensive process! 

    With best wishes 

    Rose 

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  • over 5 years ago in reply to Sunflower

    Thanks for the article. I'll have a look at it. I've always never fit in, figure i just thought differently, neurotic, and maybe a bit of social anxiety. But it seems that now that i aam aware of the specific traits, things to look for, it feels overwhelmingly apparent that i im likely some degree of ASD. 

    Im in the middle of my work day. So ill catch up again in a bit. 

    I scored 12/80 on the EQ.