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what are the downsides of a diagnosis? (self.autism)

submitted 1 year ago by chicken to c/autism

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im pretty sure im autistic, or at least neurodivergent in some way. i think getting tested would give me some peace of mind and validation, but it's not extreme to where i would need extra help. so i dont really need to be diagnosed if itll just make my life harder. i heard that if diagnosed, you have to take your driving test every year which sounds like such a hassle. are there any other downsides of a diagnosis i should know about? specifically for the us / california. getting a diagnosis would feel validating but maybe its not worth pursuing for me.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I don't know about where you are, but here in australia, you don't need to take your driving test every year.

As for downsides, a dx precludes you from serving in the military, if that was what you were wanting to do.

A dx helped me a lot. I got answers for why i am the way i am. It also allowed me some room to move, in terms of allowing myself accomodations that other people don't need. Before i was dx'd i was really hard on myself. But now I've accepted that I am different and as such, i struggle with things that other people do not.

It should be noted i was diagnosed when i was 32, so quite late.