Is It Worth Getting An Autistic Self-Diagnosis?

Getting an adult autism diagnosis is fraught with uncertainty, and once you’ve had your "lightbulb" moment that you think you might be autistic, the first thing you have to figure out is “should I get assessed for autism?”  There are many pros and cons to getting a late autism diagnosis, and while this video is not comprehensive, I talk about the various factors that might help you decide whether or not it’s worth pursuing an autism diagnosis in adulthood. Disclaimer: I'm no medical doctor, I'm just your normal Jo Bloggs so if you see anything out of the ordinary, do seek professional help or a second opinion from a medical specialist. There have been many clinical terms that have been interchanged for so many years so I'll do my utmost best to use the correct terms yet in saying that be sure to ask an autistic to how they want to be called. *ABOUT ME* Hello, I'm Aspie Answers from NZ.I have Aspergers Syndrome that is now clinically known in the DSM5 Manual of Diagnostics as Autism.  I make videos as an advocate on autism and mental health from the perspective of an autistic adult. Sharing my autism, mental health experiences along with taking you all on a journey with me to help other autistic people, autism families or anyone to help improve understanding of autism and mental health. This channel is focused on raising autism awareness & acceptance of autism and mental health as well as inclusion. To try and change attitudes and mindsets towards autism and mental health, to educate and advocate to people about autism and mental health for those who are new to the autism world. So if you are on the spectrum, know someone with autism or are working professionally in the autism field or just someone who wants to know more and want to learn more about autistic people then consider subscribing and turning on the notification bell to see all future videos.  💫More Autism Videos? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... OR https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...  OR  More Mental Health Videos? Mental Health Awareness Playlist- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dnbw... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My social medias of where you can find me: 🔴 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/Aspie.Answers/ 🔴 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AspieAnswers 🔴 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aspieanswers/ DONATE TO THE CAUSE AND FUTURE PROJECTS: 💰 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AspieAnswers  BUY MY MERCH BY VISITING HERE: https://www.spreadshirt.com/life-of-a... Podcast 🎤 Aspie Answers Anchor: https://anchor.fm/Aspie Answers Spotify: Aspie Answers Find all my social media here OR search Aspie Answers: https://linktr.ee/aspieanswers

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