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Received confirmation of diagnosis today

Usagi_Tsukino

Hi

I attended the ADOS-2 and ADI-R assessments with clinical partners 2 to 3 weeks ago and received confirmation of my autism diagnosis today. I had an IEP and was in special education classes as a child. I saw psychologists, occupational therapists among other medical professionals, and social communication deficits, poor gross and fine motor skills, lack of spatial awareness, difficulties with planning and executive function as well as awareness of time and time management were identified by my teachers and the medical professionals who met me. No formal diagnosis was given at the time despite the concerns of the school and the validation of those concerns by the doctors that assessed me. I think in part due to my parents opposition to the schools suggestion that I have developmental disabilities. 

I am yet to receive my full report but I understand that it should be available to me within the next few days. It is good to be here and I would appreciate any advice that may aid me at this stage following diagnosis. 

Parents

  • Thank you     for welcoming me to the community and for your support and the resources and advice you have shared. I’ve been slowly processing the emotions that have come up for me. I felt a lot of relief at first but then also some grief was present mostly around not being effectively supported earlier in my life. I have started reading through some of the resources, and I’ve made notes of the others that I’ll get to as I have spoons. I appreciate your support and advice and it’s nice to meet you all. 

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  • Thank you     for welcoming me to the community and for your support and the resources and advice you have shared. I’ve been slowly processing the emotions that have come up for me. I felt a lot of relief at first but then also some grief was present mostly around not being effectively supported earlier in my life. I have started reading through some of the resources, and I’ve made notes of the others that I’ll get to as I have spoons. I appreciate your support and advice and it’s nice to meet you all. 

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