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Neurodivergent 1d
Getting an assessment for autism, ADHD, and dyslexia this week, does anyone have any tips?
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Anonymous 1d

They actually don’t tell you what to study so it can be kind of hard to prepare.

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Anonymous 1d

Oh, I do actually have one. The way they word the questions are terrible. If they ask if something is a problem for you, and the answer is no because you have a system for it, that means that the answer is yes. Another example: there’s the question “people often tell me I am too blunt.” Now, if you know, that people perceive you as blunt, the answer to that question is yes, even if they don’t literally say it to your face frequently.

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Anonymous 21h

be yourself

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1d

Also, also, a lot of assessments are based on old science or are designed specifically for children. So if they say you don’t have it, that might mean that you don’t, but don’t take it as word of God. Especially for autism if you are AFAB.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1d

Thank you. I am AFAB and worry I will be misdiagnosed. Thankfully, I have a female assessor.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 18h

tbh if theyre even letting you do an assesment for autism thats prob a good sign. Im also afab and anytime ive brought up autism theyve laughed in my face and said there is no need to do an assessment 😭

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 11h

That’s what happened to me when I mentioned ADHD. The psychiatrist told me I couldn’t have ADHD because I didn’t have severe behavioral problems as a kid 💀

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