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CarrotCake

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What do you do if you are confident you have ASD but your doctor refuses to diagnose you? Every doctor I’ve been to has told me it isn’t worth it because I’m “too old” to be diagnosed. Is self-identification enough?

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    • Jadie

      794d

      Yes self diagnosis is absolutely valid, especially when doctors just outright refuse like that. You know yourself best and an autism diagnosis wont be given to all autistics due to the barriers of other peoples ableism and money. You do not need a doctors approval to be autistic or say you are.

    • Anon7

      792d

      I am not sure what country you are in, your financial and insurance situations, or anything like that. However, maybe this could help! If you Google "Get an autism diagnosis online", I am fairly certain I have seen places that can help you either find someone in your area. I do not know if doing the test online is possible, but maybe this can help you out. Good luck!

    • betweenthethorns

      794d

      Absolutely 100% enough. Your doctor sounds like a not great doctor or person in general. You are valid. You know yourself best. ❤️

    • Jadie

      794d

      Yes self diagnosis is absolutely valid, especially when doctors just outright refuse like that. You know yourself best and an autism diagnosis wont be given to all autistics due to the barriers of other peoples ableism and money. You do not need a doctors approval to be autistic or say you are.

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