I've taken a few online courses during this year, filled out numerous questionnaires and spoken to professionals in the field, including my work mentor - who is trained in psychology - and my GP: the general consensus is that I show many characteristics of someone who is on the spectrum although I have some characteristics which aren't typical such as enjoying public speaking, getting to go to new places and meeting new people.
So, early in 2022, I will be contacting a specialist to have myself diagnosed and if I am on the spectrum - which I believe I am - I don't think it will change me in any way but it will explain many things about me.
Any thoughts, fam?
I mean.... do you feel you need to? is it going to change anything with you?
Quote from: chainsaw midget on December 16, 2021, 02:46:45 PM
I mean.... do you feel you need to? is it going to change anything with you?
I seriously don't think a positive diagnosis will change anything about me: most people like my quirkiness and offbeat personality (like all the people here), children like me and my co-workers and clients rely on me, so yeah, it won't change much or anything, I would just like to know for sure. :smile:
I kinda helps to understand a few things about yourself.....
I have several family members who are 'on the spectrum'. One diagnosed with Asperger's; the others simply clearly somewhat symptomatic.
A diagnosis helps the people interacting with them as much as it does the...is 'patient' a good word? Subject? Gives them some understanding of how to take - and give - in interactions. I think treating everyone as though they are on the spectrum is a good approach to dealing with people in general. Generates tolerance and smooths relations. Works for me. :wink:
Maybe you are, maybe you're not, but autism is just a label, not a box, and you'll always be who you are, a good person.
Quote from: ER on December 17, 2021, 10:56:33 AM
Maybe you are, maybe you're not, but autism is just a label, not a box, and you'll always be who you are, a good person.
Awww Thanks :smile:
I also know people who are on the spectrum and receive medications for various diagnosis such as depression or anxiety. If help is evident, and you might benefit, go for it.