Struggling to Get an Autism Diagnosis as a Successful Woman

Im in college...my family never took my autism seriously and got me diagnosed. So, i took charge and got diagnosed at 28yrs. I think you just have to look around and find a professional (or be referred to one) who will take you seriously. If you get bad vibes, look somewhere else.

SJA: I will see if I can find that. If there are any good websites you used to search please DM me? And yes totally similar situation. Bachelor's degree, fiancee, career, working on buying a house now. I just mask well enough that most people thought I was just an extra serious and quirky child. Thanks.

Mightywolf: thanks! It was a lot of stubbornness and hard work and breakdowns lol. And my awesome pediatrician writing a letter to the disability support services at my school to get me extra time on tests.

Hi! I’m a 30 year old woman, and I’m in the process of getting an autism and ADHD diagnosis. I found the neuropsychologist I chose to see by searching for doctors who specialize in diagnosing autism in adults and girls/women; there are some out there who do have that as a special field of interest, since we have historically been more challenging to diagnose. I hear you about the challenge of getting people to take you seriously when you’re successful: I have a master’s degree, career, husband, house, etc., but I’m no less autistic because of all that—just good at masking and finding things that worked for me over the years. Good luck to you!

Congrats on making it through college! I only made it one semester 😂😂😂

Thanks Bea 🤗

❤️ welcome!