For individuals who've wondered if they are autistic (or know they are but haven't been formally diagnosed), it can be a complex journey to first decide whether or not to seek a formal autism diagnosis and then to learn how to restructure the way they see and interact with the world.

Getting diagnosed and embracing yourself as autistic can feel like tearing down a wall (or removing your mask). And you can finally see yourself clearly, but so can everyone else.

You might feel relief, you might feel grief, you might feel like you don't know what to do next, so if you're trying to decide if you want to get a formal diagnosis, then this episode is for you.

Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode:

Hear 2 different diagnosis stories from Megan and Patrick, including a before and after look at the way they showed up in the world.
Understand the many different ways that autism presents and is perceived across different ages, gender, race, and other backgrounds.
Identify what it means to unmask and how to do it for yourself.

There are many misconceptions and cultural stereotypes around autism that make a misdiagnosis or complete overlooking of autism very common. Even Patrick and Megan didn't get diagnosed until adulthood.

If you are wondering about a diagnosis for yourself, a family member, etc., then hopefully these stories can help you find the answers for you.

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