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Currently going through autism assessment

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Hi all, im 44 years old , going through the assessment process. My son (then 6) was diagnosed last year and I started to think maybe I am too. I’ve had years of anxiety and depression. I’ve done all the questionnaires and interviews etc and just waiting for a result. I’m worried that when my mum did her interview about my childhood, there was no  ‘typical’ autism traits so I’ll not get a diagnosis even though I’m convinced I am. I honestly can’t stop thinking about it , it’s like I’ve become fixated on whether I am or not and if not then what is it kind of thing.

Not even sure what I’m asking really, suppose if anyone out there has been in a similar situation? 

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  • It's totally normal. I'm sure basically everyone here had a similar experience where you're worried about getting a "no", because either you're getting a false negative or you actually aren't autistic so are left no closer to understanding what's different with the way your brain works and how to live with it best.

    As much as "try not to worry about it too much" is rarely helpful, you just have to be entirely truthful and trust that the people assessing are experienced and skilled enough to know. Telling them everything they need is the only thing in your power really.

    Idk for sure, but it seemed to me like the in person assessments carried much more weight in the end result than the quizzes.

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  • It's totally normal. I'm sure basically everyone here had a similar experience where you're worried about getting a "no", because either you're getting a false negative or you actually aren't autistic so are left no closer to understanding what's different with the way your brain works and how to live with it best.

    As much as "try not to worry about it too much" is rarely helpful, you just have to be entirely truthful and trust that the people assessing are experienced and skilled enough to know. Telling them everything they need is the only thing in your power really.

    Idk for sure, but it seemed to me like the in person assessments carried much more weight in the end result than the quizzes.

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