Autistic girl community on Sidechat | I apparently had an IEP in elementary school specifically for Autism because a school psychologist tested me and I met criteria, but I never got a medical evaluation. Am I autistic? Or normal? Is it something else?

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I apparently had an IEP in elementary school specifically for Autism because a school psychologist tested me and I met criteria, but I never got a medical evaluation. Am I autistic? Or normal? Is it something else?

Anonymous 2w

see if you can get the documentation- IEPS are confusing, but it might help u feel more validated! if you’re looking and saying it for the right reasons, you could refer to urself as “Autistic” or “Neurodivergent” depending on ur needs and financial situation u might want to pursue a “proper diagnosis” but there is NEVER and obligation for you to pour money into this! I’m here to dm if u want any guidance or to chat!

Anonymous 2w

i think it’s valid if you say you’re autistic

Anonymous

#2 2w

Thank you so much! I’m still on my parents’ insurance for a little longer, but idk how they’d feel about it because parents are required for an evaluation I think.