Autism Self diagnosis is invalid!
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Autism Self diagnosis is invalid!Autism is the new fad!Everybody wants to be Autistic!Um, NO. Autism Self-Diagnosis is valid. Autism Self-Diagnosis is a RIGH...

EDIT: please, if you don’t agree with the arguments in the video, come in and discuss, don’t just downvote the thread.

I found this video with many arguments supporting self-diagnosis validity and wanted to share.

Main point may be that there is no valid reason to look for a self-diangosis than the fact of being autistic, and needing support for that. At least until there will be equitable access to medical care, self-diagnosis is the only way for people to understand themself and understand the support they may need in their life.

But, there is much more in the video, take a look at it by yourself!

  • lgsp@feddit.itOPEnglish
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    8 months ago

    if you need specific care, technique to manage your emotions or things like that, you are going to need to know what is your actual diagnosis and a doctor expertise to help you in finding the right strategies.

    Agreed

    I think this is what defines the validity and boundaries of self-diagnosis.

    EDIT: one additional thing: availability of specific care and medical diagnosis force the boudaries a bit out.