“I Think I’m Autistic What Do I Do?” | Thoughts From A Late Diagnosed Autistic
As I've had a few comments asking this question for the last few months, I thought I'd make a video about what I found helpful, before, during and after seeking a formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and I also discuss how I decided if a clinical diagnosis was the right route for me.
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Online Tests:
AQ 50 Test https://psychologytools.com/test/aut...
CAT Q https://embraceautism.com/catq/
Aspie Quiz https://embraceautism.com/aspiequiz/
Monotropism Test* https://sachscenter.com/monotropismq...
DSM(5) https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/somerse...
*it should be noted that the Monotropism test is not a diagnostic tool for Autism, but was designed to pick up on indicators of a different processing style/way of thinking. It is thought that Autistic people may be more likely to be Monotropic.
NICE Guideline 142 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg142
NHS Right To Choose (ASD) https://psychiatryuk.com/righttoch...
@PurpleElla's video on the DSM5 Diagnostic Criteria • Autism Diagnostic Criteria (DSM 5)
Books:
Strong Female Character by Fern Brady https://amzn.to/3xoT0GP (UK) https://amzn.to/4b8Smep (US)
Aspergirls by Rudy Simone https://amzn.to/4cwP3Pe (UK) https://amzn.to/4caJNky (US)
Unmasking Autism by Dr Devon Price https://amzn.to/4bbiViV (UK) https://amzn.to/3xweIbR (US)
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I Was Diagnosed as Autistic at Nearly 50
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0:00 Intro
0:20 Self Diagnosis
2:23 Areas to Research
7:36 Why Do You Want a Formal Diagnosis?
11:25 A Few More Points
13:02 Why I Decided to Get Diagnosed
14:03 Seeing Your GP
19:14 The ASD Assessment
21:35 After The Diagnosis
23:59 Finding Your Tribe!
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