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Misdiagnosis help?

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So I was diagnosed as autistic 3 years ago by CAMHS, but I fit none of the criteria. I've looked at some autistic people talking about their experiences and traits, and I never find anything I relate to. I've looked at traits and diagnostic criteria online on many websites and nothing there fits me either. None of my friends think I'm autistic. The report I was given after my diagnosis consisted of things I have never experienced. It said that I "needed routine and get very distressed by changes", I have "lots of compulsions", I'm "really picky with food textures", I "don't know how to socialise", I "hate going new places and meeting new people" and a lot of other stuff that doesn't fit me at all. I really want this diagnosis removed, what's the best way to go about it? 

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  • One of the best ways to ascertain if you are autistic-wired is through the matter of “Relating With”, a clinical definition of Empathy. 

    I believe it is really important to recognise Being Autistic or not, as there is an incredible difference between autism and simply lacking parenting or a youthful immaturity. I would stress these “isomorphisms” to your GP, especially if you are able to articulate possibly how you felt misread.  

    Your ability to express misdiagnosis in the system can actually help Autistics, the understanding of how discernment is desperately needed and Further better research. :) 

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  • One of the best ways to ascertain if you are autistic-wired is through the matter of “Relating With”, a clinical definition of Empathy. 

    I believe it is really important to recognise Being Autistic or not, as there is an incredible difference between autism and simply lacking parenting or a youthful immaturity. I would stress these “isomorphisms” to your GP, especially if you are able to articulate possibly how you felt misread.  

    Your ability to express misdiagnosis in the system can actually help Autistics, the understanding of how discernment is desperately needed and Further better research. :) 

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