“The results of this evaluation are indicative of autism spectrum disorder.”
Never before have I been so relieved and yet so dismayed to read such a sentence.
Happy you have been able to get one, even if it results in dismay. This should be your base to build upon now, to do things and apply ideas which will make life easier.
Thank you. Now that I know for sure, maybe I can better figure out how I can live with it.
What made you pass this diagnosis ? I mean, you are certainly an adult, does anybldy ever picked you had some autistics traits ? Sorry if I sound rude, got diagnosed for “adhd symptoms” aka my symptoms was too mild during my childhood, and really got stronger once I had another longterm issue during my teens.
What made you pass this diagnosis ?
There was some part of me that doubted if I really had autism, so I wanted to get it checked out. Also, if I was diagnosed, maybe I could get some benefits or something like that.
I mean, you are certainly an adult, does anybldy ever picked you had some autistics traits ?
Well, I’m actually not an adult; I’m only 16. There are also, apparently, resources that autistic adolescents like myself would benefit from.
Has anyone ever picked on me because I displayed “autistic traits”? I don’t…think so, but I have definitely been ostracized because of it. Then again, I have been told that I am a horrible judge of character, so maybe I’m giving certain people too much of the benefit of the doubt.Sorry if I sound rude
Don’t worry, you don’t.
got diagnosed for “adhd symptoms” aka my symptoms was too mild during my childhood, and really got stronger once I had another longterm issue during my teens.
I’m sorry. I hope you’re doing all right now.
Congrats. I am a week away from mine. I’m not hopful since I can’t seem to find any if the written records they wanted. I was told to bring a bunch of odd items such as strings coins and dice. I also have to go 2 hours to my home town just so I can help my mother access the online meeting. I half suspect they’ll just tell me it’s inconclusive because I can’t find my elementary transcripts from over 25 years ago.
I was told to bring a bunch of odd items such as strings coins and dice
What information are they looking for here?? I’d be so stressed wondering if my random collected junk collection was autistic enough. Do I bring my weird shit or just the “normal” trinkets? Should I just bring my favorites? How should I organize them? How many is too many?? Help I need to know why so I can make sure I do it right 😭
They’d be analyzing play behavior. I actually do keep a lot of these around as fidget toys as i get bored at meetings. But I’m not sure if I could simulate that on command. Fidgeting is a mindless activity.
I know a formal diagnosis can help, but don’t forget self diagnosis is valid. It sounds like you’re working with someone with outdated knowledge of autism.
Congrats.
Thank you.
I am a week away from mine.
I hope it goes well for you.
I’m not hopful since I can’t seem to find any if the written records they wanted.
They might be able to figure it out even without the written records if you show traits.
I was told to bring a bunch of odd items such as strings coins and dice.
That is odd. For me, when a part like that came, the evaluators provided those items themselves.
I also have to go 2 hours to my home town just so I can help my mother access the online meeting.
Hopefully it’ll be worth it.
I half suspect they’ll just tell me it’s inconclusive because I can’t find my elementary transcripts from over 25 years ago.
Again, they might just be able to figure it out via your demeanor if they need to. Here’s hoping that they can diagnose you, even without the records.
You have found your tribe. :)
I guess I have. 🙂
