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Do you need an adult autism diagnosis? The professionals say "¯\_(ツ)_/¯ iunno? U tell me"
(sh.itjust.works)
My doctor ordered me a pack of forms and questionnaires to request an assessment for adult autism. In amongst the medical histories and self assessments, this question stuck out;
it is important to know that not everyone who is referred to our service will have a diagnosis of autism confirmed. In the space below, tell us how you think having an autism diagnosis confirmed, or not, might impact on you and your life
What's going on here? Do you get asked this for other conditions? We're a community that typically struggles to read between the lines, so I could be way off, but this feels grudging to me. It's a question that says - what's the point of us even offering this service, and why are you so special that we should waste our time on you?
Alternate question: what impact did your diagnosis, confirmed or otherwise, have on your life?
It confirmed what I had long suspected, and gave me more language to describe the challenges I face
Yeah words are tools for thinking and they're so valuable, in a way that's hard to quantify to other people. In my current situation of self-suspecting, it's like I've been shown the tools, but I have to use them sneakily because I haven't been given permission.
Yes. Nullifying imposter syndrome was another important outcome of my diagnosis.
which is, in other words, nullifying subconscious gaslighting into thinking that you're just not trying hard enough.
True, but sometimes if your brain is gaslighting you, you need someone else to tell you you're not crazy
It got me acceptance from myself, understanding from others and a job I enjoy that pays well.
Also now I pay half price on movie tickets.
Hold up, what now?
Disability benefits baybeeee
Depends on where you live though.
UK, is it the CEA card you're talking about? Either way, thank you for getting me to have a look :D
Here in Brazil autism has the same protections as disabilities, and that includes half off tickets to "cultural events".
It's always worth checking your local laws, you might be exempt from some taxes or even get free public transportation