#AutChat
Both for adhd and autism. I got the adhd diagnosis (and meds) but the autism diagnosis was a disaster
First a multi hour appointment that resulted in “we’re not sure, let’s get another appointment with a different psychiatrist”
Second multi hour appointment, same result
Third appointment,
Both for adhd and autism. I got the adhd diagnosis (and meds) but the autism diagnosis was a disaster
First a multi hour appointment that resulted in “we’re not sure, let’s get another appointment with a different psychiatrist”
Second multi hour appointment, same result
Third appointment,
Q4: Did you seek/get official diagnosis after self-id? Why (not)? #AutChat
November 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
#AutChat
Both for adhd and autism. I got the adhd diagnosis (and meds) but the autism diagnosis was a disaster
First a multi hour appointment that resulted in “we’re not sure, let’s get another appointment with a different psychiatrist”
Second multi hour appointment, same result
Third appointment,
Both for adhd and autism. I got the adhd diagnosis (and meds) but the autism diagnosis was a disaster
First a multi hour appointment that resulted in “we’re not sure, let’s get another appointment with a different psychiatrist”
Second multi hour appointment, same result
Third appointment,
2/8
Unter einem bestimmten Hashtag (englischsprachige Version: AutChat) werden von einem moderierenden Account an regelmäßigen Terminen Fragen rund um das Thema Autismus als Denkanstöße gepostet. Wer mag, kann dann unter dem Hashtag etwas zu den Fragen schreiben und so zu einem Austausch beitragen.
Unter einem bestimmten Hashtag (englischsprachige Version: AutChat) werden von einem moderierenden Account an regelmäßigen Terminen Fragen rund um das Thema Autismus als Denkanstöße gepostet. Wer mag, kann dann unter dem Hashtag etwas zu den Fragen schreiben und so zu einem Austausch beitragen.
November 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
2/8
Unter einem bestimmten Hashtag (englischsprachige Version: AutChat) werden von einem moderierenden Account an regelmäßigen Terminen Fragen rund um das Thema Autismus als Denkanstöße gepostet. Wer mag, kann dann unter dem Hashtag etwas zu den Fragen schreiben und so zu einem Austausch beitragen.
Unter einem bestimmten Hashtag (englischsprachige Version: AutChat) werden von einem moderierenden Account an regelmäßigen Terminen Fragen rund um das Thema Autismus als Denkanstöße gepostet. Wer mag, kann dann unter dem Hashtag etwas zu den Fragen schreiben und so zu einem Austausch beitragen.
I missed #AutChat because I'm driving home from another state today, but it looks like it was all about self-diagnosing autism, which I wouldn't have had anything to talk about with anyway. I think it's fine, but I didn’t do it, so there's no drama to get into or story to tell.
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I missed #AutChat because I'm driving home from another state today, but it looks like it was all about self-diagnosing autism, which I wouldn't have had anything to talk about with anyway. I think it's fine, but I didn’t do it, so there's no drama to get into or story to tell.
A1: I have an autism diagnosis from a state-contracted neuropsychiatrist. I sought diagnosis as an adult, after hitting burnout, hoping there might be some help available. There was not, & most people, including mental health professionals, disbelieve my diagnosis anyway, bc stereotypes.
#AutChat
#AutChat
Q1: Do you have a formal diagnosis? If so, what led you to get one? (Or was it a surprise?)
If you don’t have a formal diagnosis, have you considered getting one? Why or why not? #AutChat
If you don’t have a formal diagnosis, have you considered getting one? Why or why not? #AutChat
November 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
A1: I have an autism diagnosis from a state-contracted neuropsychiatrist. I sought diagnosis as an adult, after hitting burnout, hoping there might be some help available. There was not, & most people, including mental health professionals, disbelieve my diagnosis anyway, bc stereotypes.
#AutChat
#AutChat
To be clear, I think self-diagnosis is perfectly valid, & often the best option. Just saying: The gatekeepers are lying about their standards. #AutChat
November 2, 2025 at 10:20 PM
To be clear, I think self-diagnosis is perfectly valid, & often the best option. Just saying: The gatekeepers are lying about their standards. #AutChat
A2. It’s given me access to services through Regional Center, which has allowed me to live more independently than I was otherwise able to. #AutChat
Q2: If you have a formal diagnosis, has it helped you? How?
If you don’t have a formal diagnosis, are there pros for you of not having one? #AutChat
If you don’t have a formal diagnosis, are there pros for you of not having one? #AutChat
November 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
A2. It’s given me access to services through Regional Center, which has allowed me to live more independently than I was otherwise able to. #AutChat
A3. I have not had any negative consequences, unexpected or otherwise. However, with the current political climate in the US, I do worry about it. #AutChat
If you have a formal diagnosis, has it had any unexpected consequences? Are any negative?
If you DON’T have a formal diagnosis, do you worry about any potential negative consequences? #AutChat
If you DON’T have a formal diagnosis, do you worry about any potential negative consequences? #AutChat
November 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
A3. I have not had any negative consequences, unexpected or otherwise. However, with the current political climate in the US, I do worry about it. #AutChat
I don't know if this is a forma diagnosis thing, or if it is a "the world knows I"m autistic now" thing, but I feel like there's been a lot of prejudice because of it.
I've had to deal with teachers who don't want me in their classroom because I'm autistic.
#AutChat A3
I've had to deal with teachers who don't want me in their classroom because I'm autistic.
#AutChat A3
If you have a formal diagnosis, has it had any unexpected consequences? Are any negative?
If you DON’T have a formal diagnosis, do you worry about any potential negative consequences? #AutChat
If you DON’T have a formal diagnosis, do you worry about any potential negative consequences? #AutChat
November 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I don't know if this is a forma diagnosis thing, or if it is a "the world knows I"m autistic now" thing, but I feel like there's been a lot of prejudice because of it.
I've had to deal with teachers who don't want me in their classroom because I'm autistic.
#AutChat A3
I've had to deal with teachers who don't want me in their classroom because I'm autistic.
#AutChat A3
Hello, I am Solveig! #AutChat A0
Q0: Introduce yourself! Say anything you like about yourself or your interest in #AutChat or in today's topic, pros and cons of formal diagnosis.
Quick reference for this week's #AutChat questions (please wait till they're posted to answer):
autchat.com/pros-and-con...
Quick reference for this week's #AutChat questions (please wait till they're posted to answer):
autchat.com/pros-and-con...
Pros and cons of formal diagnosis – autchat
View past chats here: Aug 30, 2016, and Jun 17, 2018. “Formal diagnosis” can refer to a diagnosis of autism or of another neurodivergence (e.g., ADHD). Some people with formal diagnoses may have known...
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November 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Hello, I am Solveig! #AutChat A0
#Autchat A2: It helped my mother adjust her parenting style, helped me access therapies like occupational therapy, it helped me access educational accommodations, it allowed me to understand most people weren't in that much pain all the time.
Q2: If you have a formal diagnosis, has it helped you? How?
If you don’t have a formal diagnosis, are there pros for you of not having one? #AutChat
If you don’t have a formal diagnosis, are there pros for you of not having one? #AutChat
November 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
#Autchat A2: It helped my mother adjust her parenting style, helped me access therapies like occupational therapy, it helped me access educational accommodations, it allowed me to understand most people weren't in that much pain all the time.
#AutChat is a tag for autistic people & "autistic cousins" (people with similar experiences due to hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, ADHD, etc).
We welcome autistic/similar people whether formally diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or questioning/wondering if they are autistic/similar.
We welcome autistic/similar people whether formally diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or questioning/wondering if they are autistic/similar.
November 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
#AutChat is a tag for autistic people & "autistic cousins" (people with similar experiences due to hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, ADHD, etc).
We welcome autistic/similar people whether formally diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or questioning/wondering if they are autistic/similar.
We welcome autistic/similar people whether formally diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or questioning/wondering if they are autistic/similar.
I'm autistic, but I really don't care what anyone else (expert or not) thinks. I already read autistic voices and try autistic advice that seems right for me. I don't care whether I'm "actually" autistic or "just" have some autistic traits.
#AutChat
#AutChat
November 2, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I'm autistic, but I really don't care what anyone else (expert or not) thinks. I already read autistic voices and try autistic advice that seems right for me. I don't care whether I'm "actually" autistic or "just" have some autistic traits.
#AutChat
#AutChat
A1. Yes. My parents had known I was autistic since I was a toddler, but didn’t seek a diagnosis until a mental health crisis in my mid 20s led to searching for more services. At that point my mom suggested an evaluation, which I agreed to. #AutChat
Q1: Do you have a formal diagnosis? If so, what led you to get one? (Or was it a surprise?)
If you don’t have a formal diagnosis, have you considered getting one? Why or why not? #AutChat
If you don’t have a formal diagnosis, have you considered getting one? Why or why not? #AutChat
November 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A1. Yes. My parents had known I was autistic since I was a toddler, but didn’t seek a diagnosis until a mental health crisis in my mid 20s led to searching for more services. At that point my mom suggested an evaluation, which I agreed to. #AutChat
When I'm on my meds, I feel a lot less impulsive, and I'm more likely to stay focused on one thing for longer periods of time.
But the initial process of starting a task is different, and so now I can't rely on impulsively wanting to do it.
It's like, I have to intentionally plan it.
#AutChat A3
But the initial process of starting a task is different, and so now I can't rely on impulsively wanting to do it.
It's like, I have to intentionally plan it.
#AutChat A3
November 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
When I'm on my meds, I feel a lot less impulsive, and I'm more likely to stay focused on one thing for longer periods of time.
But the initial process of starting a task is different, and so now I can't rely on impulsively wanting to do it.
It's like, I have to intentionally plan it.
#AutChat A3
But the initial process of starting a task is different, and so now I can't rely on impulsively wanting to do it.
It's like, I have to intentionally plan it.
#AutChat A3
A2: In undergrad I needed more support to understand the hidden curriculum and interpret academic policies. My literal thinking meant that when instructed to *call* the disability resource office, I didn’t think I could email or go in person to get what I needed. #AutChat
October 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
A2: In undergrad I needed more support to understand the hidden curriculum and interpret academic policies. My literal thinking meant that when instructed to *call* the disability resource office, I didn’t think I could email or go in person to get what I needed. #AutChat
A3 #Autchat 3/3
I'm bad at bullshitting though discussion posts, sometimes there's nothing valuable for me to say or everyone's response is similar (or clearly AI) and it's hard to force out a response
If I don't get along with a professor it's very hard for me to navigate the situation
I'm bad at bullshitting though discussion posts, sometimes there's nothing valuable for me to say or everyone's response is similar (or clearly AI) and it's hard to force out a response
If I don't get along with a professor it's very hard for me to navigate the situation
October 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM
A3 #Autchat 3/3
I'm bad at bullshitting though discussion posts, sometimes there's nothing valuable for me to say or everyone's response is similar (or clearly AI) and it's hard to force out a response
If I don't get along with a professor it's very hard for me to navigate the situation
I'm bad at bullshitting though discussion posts, sometimes there's nothing valuable for me to say or everyone's response is similar (or clearly AI) and it's hard to force out a response
If I don't get along with a professor it's very hard for me to navigate the situation
Did you also have trouble with those people not respecting your time by always being late to appointments with you?
I had a disability advisor of some sorts in community college who was sometimes a full hour late for our sessions.
So I stopped showing up.
They didn't help anyways.
#AutChat
I had a disability advisor of some sorts in community college who was sometimes a full hour late for our sessions.
So I stopped showing up.
They didn't help anyways.
#AutChat
October 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Did you also have trouble with those people not respecting your time by always being late to appointments with you?
I had a disability advisor of some sorts in community college who was sometimes a full hour late for our sessions.
So I stopped showing up.
They didn't help anyways.
#AutChat
I had a disability advisor of some sorts in community college who was sometimes a full hour late for our sessions.
So I stopped showing up.
They didn't help anyways.
#AutChat
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October 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Hello, I am Solveig! #AutChat A0
Q0: Introduce yourself! Say anything you like about yourself or your interest in #AutChat or in today's topic, accommodations.
Quick reference for this week's #AutChat questions (please wait till they're posted to answer):
autchat.com/accommodatio...
Quick reference for this week's #AutChat questions (please wait till they're posted to answer):
autchat.com/accommodatio...
October 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Hello, I am Solveig! #AutChat A0
Hello, #AutChat! I'm Tej, and I'm very new to accommodating myself but am actively exploring what that means for me.
Q0: Introduce yourself! Say anything you like about yourself or your interest in #AutChat or in today's topic, accommodations.
Quick reference for this week's #AutChat questions (please wait till they're posted to answer):
autchat.com/accommodatio...
Quick reference for this week's #AutChat questions (please wait till they're posted to answer):
autchat.com/accommodatio...
October 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Hello, #AutChat! I'm Tej, and I'm very new to accommodating myself but am actively exploring what that means for me.
A0: Hi, I'm Alyssa.
I've had accommodations (both formal and informal) for a looooooong time.
Right now it's actually all informal but I'm reasonably confident in them in my current job lol
#AutChat
I've had accommodations (both formal and informal) for a looooooong time.
Right now it's actually all informal but I'm reasonably confident in them in my current job lol
#AutChat
October 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A0: Hi, I'm Alyssa.
I've had accommodations (both formal and informal) for a looooooong time.
Right now it's actually all informal but I'm reasonably confident in them in my current job lol
#AutChat
I've had accommodations (both formal and informal) for a looooooong time.
Right now it's actually all informal but I'm reasonably confident in them in my current job lol
#AutChat
A2 #AutChat
Support for going through fights like this. Like real support. Not "support" who has to be neutral between employers and employees and let one wait forever while time is ticking.
Support for going through fights like this. Like real support. Not "support" who has to be neutral between employers and employees and let one wait forever while time is ticking.
October 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A2 #AutChat
Support for going through fights like this. Like real support. Not "support" who has to be neutral between employers and employees and let one wait forever while time is ticking.
Support for going through fights like this. Like real support. Not "support" who has to be neutral between employers and employees and let one wait forever while time is ticking.
October 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM