This post <https://pixelfed.social/p/stuffifound/844831816028127142> possibly helped me do some self-diagnosis as suggested by @alice in their recently updated blog, <https://codeberg.org/alicewatson/asd-self-dx.git> via <https://lgbtqia.space/@alice/110788887452809618>, also a good read.
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This article looks interesting:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/09515089.2024.2327823?needAccess=true
It talks about self-diagnosis being more and more accepted in psychology for Autism
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And well, there's like a very persistent pattern in all these self assessment test results 😅
Not as high as yours, but still in the "yes, lol" side of things
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Thank you so much for these resources.
Wow this is the most validating email I've ever received!
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Hi Alice,
I'm a non-Autistic ADHDer with an Autistic family. I'm also a neuropsychologist who spends most of my time teaching other healthcare professionals how to recognize the less obvious presentations of autism. I've written two books on this topic and do a lot of talks and podcasts. Somehow I came across your research on self-identification and I'm really impressed. I just wanted to reach out to tell you that. You have done a remarkable job with a complicated topic!
Warm regards,
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It's in regard to this: https://lgbtqia.space/@alice/110788887452809618
Hope this helps a little:
"...adults who self-identify as autistic seem to have a reasonably accurate recognition of autism/autistic traits in themselves."
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40489-023-00361-x
Self-diagnosis is valid, not only from the perspective of the autistic community, but also from the perspective of the medical research.
@alice @actuallyautistic Thank you so much for this. I've just taken three of the tests and been surprised at how clearly the results show me to have autistic traits. I need this kind of thing to give me the confidence to mention autism/autistic traits as I am #SelfDx
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#substack is problematic but #DevonPrice, author of the book #UnmaskingAutism has a new article up today about #selfidentification #selfrealization #selfdiagnosis #selfdx
Self-Identification is the Future of Autism Assessment
Substack: https://drdevonprice.substack.com/p/self-identification-is-the-future
Opinions on this YouTuber? I'm hearing a lot from him that feels very relevant to my recent #SelfDX as an #ActuallyAutistic person. This video is ringing bells for me too. There are things that I've always done, that are apparently #stimming ?
The Importance of Stimming for LATE Diagnosed Autistic People
Been thinking some stuff about being #ActuallyAutistic lately...
I've known I'm #autistic for a number of years now, #Selfdx, but this info has helped me significantly. However, just KNOWING you're autistic doesn't mean you can automatically "hack" your autism, & definitely not ignore it.
I require carefully curated routines to accomplish basic things. Hygiene, food intake, going to sleep at a reasonable hour, don't come naturally. I rely on numerous cues, which require work to maintain.
Is autism self-diagnosis valid? Yep. 💜
Hey all, after reading dozens of research papers, and meta-analyses, and living through it, I made a thing!
I'd love it if you'd check it out! 🥰
https://codeberg.org/alicewatson/asd-self-dx/src/branch/main
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Update: I replaced the header image, now people can complain about the actual research instead of the thumbnail.
Also, before any more guys respond with gatekeepy opinions about my conclusions, try reading the paper first.
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oh, so you think you have broken your leg? are you sure? did you see a doctor? you're probably just imagining it. #SelfDx
Are you autistic (clinically diagnosed or self-identified)? Are you at least 18? If so, you can help us learn more about what life is actually like for autistic adults. If you fill out our 10-minute survey, you can make sure your experience is represented in the research.
https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cvGbzBr9DMEc5Aa
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@sodamnqueer A nuance that's often overlooked is that a formal diagnosis can usually only be for "ASD", not autism itself. Not everyone who's autistic has a "disorder", or needs to be diagnosed with one.
Pretty much no-one these days thinks they need a medical diagnosis of Homosexual Orientation Disturbance before they can say that they're gay. Depathologising autism is on the same path that led to that, though it's still going to take a while to get there. #selfDX
