Meet My Autistic Brain Going to the Doctor
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Jan 7, 2021 The podcast discusses the challenges and frustrations of going to the doctor for individuals with Aspergers. Topics include struggling to accurately answer doctors' questions, communicating pain levels, and the importance of seeking medical help despite the difficulties faced by individuals with AS.
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Skip Initial Online Research
- Avoid immediately researching symptoms online.
- It can be time-consuming and unnecessarily escalate worries.
Bending Fingers
- The Autistic Woman's fingers began bending backward, causing pain and typing difficulties.
- This prompted a visit to a hand specialist.
Prepare Questions
- Prepare a list of questions before doctor appointments.
- This prevents going blank when asked if you have any.