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Diagnosis Terror

Brontosaurus

Morning all. I've suspected I'm autistic for about 3 years now having been "peer reviewed" by other neurodiverse friends and relatives. Have had mental health problems and presumably burnouts (lost jobs, friends etc) nearly 40 years etc etc. My GP suggested Right to Choose but I'm terrified having read some of the reviews of places clearly unsuitable and providing poor services. Is there really any benefit to a formal diagnosis and does anyone have any advice about negotiating this labyrinth?

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  • Brontosaurus said:
    Is there really any benefit to a formal diagnosis

    It depends on the individual. I cannot see a benefit for myself - I've researched autism enough and done enough online tests that I'm comfortable identifying as autistic, and I wouldn't get any support if I was formally diagnosed. I'm retired now, but when I was working I asked for adjustments at work and got them.

    However it really does help some people.

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  • Brontosaurus said:
    Is there really any benefit to a formal diagnosis

    It depends on the individual. I cannot see a benefit for myself - I've researched autism enough and done enough online tests that I'm comfortable identifying as autistic, and I wouldn't get any support if I was formally diagnosed. I'm retired now, but when I was working I asked for adjustments at work and got them.

    However it really does help some people.

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