As I've had a few comments asking this question for the last few months, I thought I'd make a video about what I found helpful, before, during and after seeking a formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder - and I also discuss how I decided if a clinical diagnosis was the right route for me. 🧡

Mentioned in this video...

Online Tests:
AQ 50 Test https://psychology-tools.com/test/aut...
CAT Q https://embrace-autism.com/cat-q/
Aspie Test https://embrace-autism.com/aspie-quiz/
Monotropism Test* https://sachscenter.com/monotropism-q...
DSM(5) https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/somerse...

*it should be noted that the Monotropism test is not a diagnostic tool for Autism, but was designed to pick up on indicators of a different processing style/way of thinking. It is thought that Autistic people may be more likely to be Monotropic.

NICE Guideline 142 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg142

NHS Right To Choose (ASD) https://psychiatry-uk.com/right-to-ch...

‪@PurpleElla‬'s video on the DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria    • Autism Diagnostic Criteria (DSM 5)  


Books:
Strong Female Character by Fern Brady https://amzn.to/3xoT0GP (UK) https://amzn.to/4b8Smep (US)
Aspergirls by Rudy Simone https://amzn.to/4cwP3Pe (UK) https://amzn.to/4caJNky (US)
Unmasking Autism by Dr Devon Price https://amzn.to/4bbiViV (UK) https://amzn.to/3xweIbR (US)

These are Amazon affiliate links, meaning that If you choose to buy anything through these links, I'll make a small commission at no extra cost to you which helps to keep my channel running. Thank you so much for your support! 🤓 👍


☆ ☆ ☆


Other videos I've made that you might find useful:

Autistic and Perimenopausal - My Experience
   • Autistic AND Perimenopausal - My Expe...  

I Was Diagnosed as Autistic at Nearly 50
   • I Was Diagnosed as Autistic at Nearly...  


☆ ☆ ☆


0:00 Intro
0:20 Self Diagnosis
2:23 Areas to Research
7:36 Why Do You Want a Formal Diagnosis?
11:25 A Few More Points
13:02 Why I Decided to Get Diagnosed
14:03 Seeing Your GP
19:14 The ASD Assessment
21:35 After The Diagnosis
23:59 Finding Your Tribe!


☆ ☆ ☆


#actuallyautistic #autism #autismawareness