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Meet My Autistic Brain
Listener Favorites: Self-diagnosis
May 5, 2024
Exploring self-diagnosis of autism, challenges in getting a professional diagnosis as an adult, complexities of the diagnostic process, societal biases, financial barriers, and the value of trusting one's self-diagnosis journey to receive an official diagnosis.
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- Self-diagnosis of autism can be a valid approach for those facing barriers to professional diagnosis.
- Misunderstandings about social cues can lead to difficulties in making and maintaining friendships for autistic individuals.
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Challenges of Professional Diagnosis for Adults
Diagnosing autism in adults presents challenges as most psychologists and diagnosticians are experienced with diagnosing children, especially males. The diagnostic criteria were historically biased towards male behaviors, leading to underdiagnosis in females and adults. Online tests have emerged as a self-diagnosis tool, but they may lack nuance and lead to misinterpretations, potentially missing co-occurring conditions like ADHD.
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