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.

@actuallyautistic #ActuallyAutistic #Autism #ASD #Barefooter #Poly #SelfDiagnosis #SelfDX #SelfDxIsValid

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

#ActuallyAutistic #SelfDX #Neurodivergent @neurodiversity

Wow this is the most validating email I've ever received!

"""
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,
"""

It's in regard to this: https://lgbtqia.space/@alice/110788887452809618

@actuallyautistic #actuallyautistic

#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

Medium: https://medium.com/@devonprice/self-identification-is-the-future-of-autism-assessment-1e73528e8b10?sk=v2%2F1e5b26bb-63bd-4c99-8e0f-a25e527f49cb

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

https://youtube.com/watch?v=HOeiw55xtFc&si=XED_RpD0mLCHX0rd

#autism #autistic

@actuallyautistic

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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@actuallyautistic #ActuallyAutistic #Autism #ASD #Trans #SelfDiagnosis #SelfDX #SelfDxIsValid #Research #Codeberg

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

@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

When you're broke but went out of your way to help ensure everybody got what was on their mandatory xmas wish list but they gifted like they never even saw yours (wrong gifts, wrong sizes no receipts, and just canceling a medical bill “iou” through a note inside a money card that they well knew I was never going to be able to pay back anyways) #knewiwasstruggling #dysfunctionalfamily #shitparenting #audhd #audhdburnout #adhd #actuallyautistic #petty #adultadhd #adultautism #adultaudhd #merryxmas #happyholidays #hurt #doublestandard #invalidatingparents #trumpsupportingboomers #struggling #donationsstillcrucial #icouldvepaidbills #whatsthepoint #makeitmakesense #latedx #selfdx

Still trying to take care of my end of year bills. They’ve now officially cut my hours at work and any previously set schedules are no longer guaranteed. Donations are crucial and greatly appreciated as I work for getting a replacement job. Thank you.

CashApp: $PEgypt
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/1076dbfa

#meltdown #toxicworklife #audhd #severeburnout #wtf #supportneeded #donationsneeded
#toxicworkplaces #ableismaritsfinest #toomuch #meltdowncentral #toxicworkplaces #ableismaritsfinest #toomuch #meltdowncentral #ableistpractices #audhd #adhd #autism #cagent #livinghell #tryingtomakendsmeet #pleasedonate #shouldquit #cantquit #pleasehireme #makeaccommodationsaccessible #toomuchchange #corporategreed #sinkingship #autistok #audhatiktok #adhdtiktok #autismtiktok #latedx #selfdx #makeitmakesense #ableistdisabledproductcompany #ableist #bullshit #mutualaid #mutualaidrequest #pleasedonate #pleasesupport

Asked my supervisor about that email this morning - here’s how it went:
you’re no help Brian. #toxicworkplaces #ableismaritsfinest #toomuch #meltdowncentral #ableistpractices #audhd #adhd #autism #ccagent #livinghell #tryingtomakendsmeet #pleasedonate #shouldquit #cantquit #pleasehireme #makeaccommodationsaccessible #toomuchchange #corporategreed
#Sinkingship #autistok #audhdtiktok #adhdtiktok #autismtiktok #lated× #selfdx #makeitmakesense #ableistdisabledproductcompany

Me: “I’m gonna need us to have a shortish meeting today or tomorrow if possible so you can explain this to me. Because I saw it last night and had a full blown meltdown out of confusion and frustration. So I’m gonna need some clarity.”

Supervisor: “All it means is that they are going to be going off your stats. If you are in group one then you keep what ever shift you have. If you are in group 2 or three then there will be a shift bid.”

Me: “A shift bid? So what happens if you lose the bid?”

Supervisor: “I'm not sure exactly how they will work it but there should be multiple shifts that you would choose from. We are having a TLS meeting tomorrow and so I'm sure they will let us know more about it then. So once I find out more information on it I'll let you know.”