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anyone know how to get diagnosed as autistic as an adult? i’ve had multiple professionals agree i’m autistic but they all say they’re not qualified to formally diagnose, esp not for adults. i don’t think any doctor in my state diagnoses adults
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Anonymous 1d

Also here for an answer

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Anonymous 1d

Psychiatrist probably

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Anonymous 1d

Chances are your psychiatrist or psychologist can do an assessment and diagnose you. That would be enough for work accommodation and such. My psychiatrist did so for me for work. If you’re pursuing a diagnosis that will get you government support, like SSDI or such, however, you’d have to meet with a professional trained in the more complex testing and evaluation. Those are going to cost hundreds of dollars, if not a few thousand, as very few accept insurance if at all, from my experience.

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