Non-derogatory DSM-5 diagnosis criteria for Autism - Revision history

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Category C: Confirm You Where Born Autistic

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	This Hyper/Hypo Sensitivity to the environment can take on a vast spectrum of phenomena and can be extremely broad or specific.		This Hyper/Hypo Sensitivity to the environment can take on a vast spectrum of phenomena and can be extremely broad or specific.

	==Category C: Confirm You ~~Where~~ Born Autistic==		==Category C: Confirm You Were Born Autistic==

	This is a nuanced category and is a bit of a "cover your ass" scenario with two major points:		This is a nuanced category and is a bit of a "cover your ass" scenario with two major points:

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	[https://twitter.com/autismsupsoc/status/1530273173236760576 Here it the link to this @Twitter thread🧵 ]		[https://twitter.com/autismsupsoc/status/1530273173236760576 Here it the link to this @Twitter thread🧵 ]

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El (Autistic Voices United): /* Lack of Autistic Stress */

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Lack of Autistic Stress

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	Masking is when an Autistic person consiously or unconsiously suppresses Autistic traits.		Masking is when an Autistic person consiously or unconsiously suppresses Autistic traits.

	===Lack of Autistic Stress===		====Lack of Autistic Stress====
	The intensity of Autistic traits is linked to Autistic stress.		The intensity of Autistic traits is linked to Autistic stress.

	If an Autistic person is in a conducive and accomodating environment that is compatible with their Autisitc needs, then their problematic traits may not raise to observable levels until Autistic stress exceeds the limited capacity of the person to manage them without accomodations and supports.		If an Autistic person is in a conducive and accomodating environment that is compatible with their Autisitc needs, then their problematic traits may not raise to observable levels until Autistic stress exceeds the limited capacity of the person to manage them without accomodations and supports.

	To be extremely clear, people can become aware that they are Autistic at any stage of life. People in their 70's learn that they are Autistic without seriously suspecting it earlier in life.		To be extremely clear, people can become aware that they are Autistic at any stage of life. People in their 70's learn that they are Autistic without seriously suspecting it earlier in life.

	===Aquired Neurotypes Can Mimic Autistic Traits===		===Aquired Neurotypes Can Mimic Autistic Traits===

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Masking

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	* Lack of Autistic Stress		* Lack of Autistic Stress

	===Masking===		====Masking====
	Masking is when an Autistic person consiously or unconsiously suppresses Autistic traits.		Masking is when an Autistic person consiously or unconsiously suppresses Autistic traits.

	===Lack of Autistic Stress===		===Lack of Autistic Stress===

El (Autistic Voices United): /* Category C: Confirm You Where Born Autistic */

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Category C: Confirm You Where Born Autistic

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	===People are born Autistic===		===People are born Autistic===

	You cannot aquire Autism. It is present in early development but may .		You cannot aquire Autism. The Autism is present in early development but may go unnoticed until late in like due to:

	The ~~nuance here~~ is that ~~many Autistic~~ traits ~~are linked~~ to Autistic stress.		* Masking
			or
			* Lack of Autistic Stress

			===Masking===
			Masking is when an Autistic person consiously or unconsiously suppresses Autistic traits.

			===Lack of Autistic Stress===
			The intensity of Autistic traits is linked to Autistic stress.

			If an Autistic person is in a conducive and accomodating environment that is compatible with their Autisitc needs, then their problematic traits may not raise to observable levels until Autistic stress exceeds the limited capacity of the person to manage them without accomodations and supports.

	If an Autistic person is in a conducive environment, then the traits may not raise to observable levels until Autistic stress exceeds the limited capacity of the person to manage them without accomodations and supports.
	To be extremely clear, people can become aware that they are Autistic at any stage of life. People in their 70's learn that they are Autistic without seriously suspecting it earlier in life.		To be extremely clear, people can become aware that they are Autistic at any stage of life. People in their 70's learn that they are Autistic without seriously suspecting it earlier in life.

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	Beyond Autistic Empathy there are four primary Autistic Trait.		Beyond Autistic Empathy there are four primary Autistic Trait.

	Note again that masking, '''''ABA,''''', emulation, etc may have eliminated outward manifestations of some or all of these traits so when assessing consider your entire life experiences (see Category C.		Note again that masking, '''''ABA''''', emulation, etc may have eliminated outward manifestations of some or all of these traits so when assessing consider your entire life experiences (see Category C).

	At some point in your life you must have demonstrated 2 out of 4 of the following:		At some point in your life you must have demonstrated 2 out of 4 of the following:
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	===1. Stimming or Self-Stimulatory Behavior===		===1. Stimming or Self-Stimulatory Behavior===

	Basically, does it feel "good" to repeat actions, physical, vocal, or otherwise? Do you have a natural impulse to move your body or state things in a systematic ~~fassion~~ that Allistics do not demonstrate?		Basically, does it feel "good" to repeat actions, physical, vocal, or otherwise? Do you have a natural impulse to move your body or state things in a systematic fashion that Allistics do not demonstrate?

	* Note that it is very common to suppress this behavior to fit into Allistic norms and one may need to practice with stimming to re-access their ability to stim.		* Note that it is very common to suppress this behavior to fit into Allistic norms and one may need to practice with stimming to re-access their ability to stim.
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	The intensity of Autistic traits is linked to Autistic stress.		The intensity of Autistic traits is linked to Autistic stress.

	If an Autistic person is in a conducive and accommodating environment that is compatible with their Autistic needs, then their problematic traits may not ~~raise~~ to observable levels until Autistic stress exceeds the limited capacity of the person to manage them without accommodations and ~~supports~~.		If an Autistic person is in a conducive and accommodating environment that is compatible with their Autistic needs, then their problematic traits may not rise to observable levels until Autistic stress exceeds the limited capacity of the person to manage them without accommodations and support.

	To be extremely clear, people can become aware that they are Autistic at any stage of life. People in their 70's learn that they are Autistic without seriously suspecting it earlier in life.		To be extremely clear, people can become aware that they are Autistic at any stage of life. People in their 70's learn that they are Autistic without seriously suspecting it earlier in life.
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	===Acquired Neurotypes Can Mimic Autistic Traits===		===Acquired Neurotypes Can Mimic Autistic Traits===

	The most relevant aspect of '''''Category C''''' is that Autism-like traits may be acquired ~~though~~ '''''ptsd,''''' '''''tbi,''''' and other acquired Neurotypes.		The most relevant aspect of '''''Category C''''' is that Autism-like traits may be acquired through '''''ptsd,''''' '''''tbi,''''' and other acquired Neurotypes.

	For an official DX it is important for the diagnostician to make an effort to eliminate the possibility that presented Autistic traits where not acquired from a non-Autistic origin.		For an official DX it is important for the diagnostician to make an effort to eliminate the possibility that presented Autistic traits where not acquired from a non-Autistic origin.
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	At the time of assessment an Autistic person, even if meeting all qualifications of Category '''''a,''''' '''''b,''''' and '''''c,''''' must convince a licensed practitioner that, at the time of the assessment, the net effect of their Autistic traits and their current level of ability requires support.		At the time of assessment an Autistic person, even if meeting all qualifications of Category '''''a,''''' '''''b,''''' and '''''c,''''' must convince a licensed practitioner that, at the time of the assessment, the net effect of their Autistic traits and their current level of ability requires support.

	If an Autistic person manages to convince a ~~practi~~ that they need accommodations during any assessment, then that Autistic person is protected for life, at that level of assessed need, independent of changing circumstances.		If an Autistic person manages to convince a practitioner that they need accommodations during any assessment, then that Autistic person is protected for life, at that level of assessed need, independent of changing circumstances.

	What this means is that an Autistic person who is receiving all necessary accommodations going into assessment may fail Category '''''d''''' and not be eligible for a diagnosis of Autism.		What this means is that an Autistic person who is receiving all necessary accommodations going into assessment may fail Category '''''d''''' and not be eligible for a diagnosis of Autism.

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	You intuitively communicate and interact using Autistic Empathy rather than Allistic Empathy, but you may have learned to mask, mimic, or emulate Allistic Empathy.		You intuitively communicate and interact using Autistic Empathy rather than Allistic Empathy, but you may have learned to mask, mimic, or emulate Allistic Empathy.

	Three ~~Requirments~~:		Three Requirements:
	*1. You do not naturally reciprocate social-emotional Allistic norms.		*1. You do not naturally reciprocate social-emotional Allistic norms.
	Example: you Infodump.		Example: you Infodump.
	*2. You do not demonstrate natural proficiency or acceptance of non-verbal Allistic communication.		*2. You do not demonstrate natural proficiency or acceptance of non-verbal Allistic communication.
	Example: people ask why you always look mad because you are not smiling all the time.		Example: people ask why you always look mad because you are not smiling all the time.
	*3. You do not demonstrate that relationships dependent solely upon Allistic empathy are ~~fullfilling~~.		*3. You do not demonstrate that relationships dependent solely upon Allistic empathy are fulfilling.
	Example: You don't want to hang out with people you don't like "just to socialize."		Example: You don't want to hang out with people you don't like "just to socialize."

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	* Note that feeling overwhelming muscle pain over your entire body may be a sign of years of suppressed stimming.		* Note that feeling overwhelming muscle pain over your entire body may be a sign of years of suppressed stimming.

	Vocal ~~simming~~ takes many forms:		Vocal stimming takes many forms:
	* Making animal noises (meowing, etc...)		* Making animal noises (meowing, etc...)
	* Random sounds		* Random sounds
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	===3. Special Interests===		===3. Special Interests===
	* Deriving joy and or personal ~~fullfillment~~ from exceptional exploration of a topic of interest.		* Deriving joy and or personal fulfilment from exceptional exploration of a topic of interest.
	* Note that this may take many unexpected forms. Example, one might develop an interest in learning a broad spectrum of interests i.e. "collecting hobbies"		* Note that this may take many unexpected forms. Example, one might develop an interest in learning a broad spectrum of interests i.e. "collecting hobbies"

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	Note that as this is related to perception it may go unnoticed until a thorough assessment is made.		Note that as this is related to perception it may go unnoticed until a thorough assessment is made.

	Note that the Hyper/Hypo Sensory aspect of Autism is the definitive proof that Autism is a ~~Neorlogical~~ condition. Many people misunderstand Autism to be Behavioral or Psychological but it is based on a different wiring of the brain.		Note that the Hyper/Hypo Sensory aspect of Autism is the definitive proof that Autism is a Neurological condition. Many people misunderstand Autism to be Behavioral or Psychological but it is based on a different wiring of the brain.

	This Hyper/Hypo Sensitivity to the ~~enviroment~~ can take on a vast spectrum of ~~phenominon~~ and can be extremely broad or specific.		This Hyper/Hypo Sensitivity to the environment can take on a vast spectrum of phenomena and can be extremely broad or specific.

	==Category C: Confirm You Where Born Autistic==		==Category C: Confirm You Where Born Autistic==
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	* People are born Autistic '''''BUT''''' Autistic traits might not show up until late in life '''''AND''''' can be masked		* People are born Autistic '''''BUT''''' Autistic traits might not show up until late in life '''''AND''''' can be masked
	* ~~Aquired~~ Neurodivergencies can mimimic Autistic traits, and that would not be Autism.		* Acquired Neurodivergencies can mimimic Autistic traits, and that would not be Autism.

	===People are born Autistic===		===People are born Autistic===

	You cannot ~~aquire~~ Autism. The Autism is present in early development but may go unnoticed until late in like due to:		You cannot acquire Autism. The Autism is present in early development but may go unnoticed until late in like due to:

	* Masking		* Masking
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	====Masking====		====Masking====
	Masking is when an Autistic person ~~consiously~~ or ~~unconsiously~~ suppresses Autistic traits.		Masking is when an Autistic person consciously or unconsciously suppresses Autistic traits.

	====Lack of Autistic Stress====		====Lack of Autistic Stress====
	The intensity of Autistic traits is linked to Autistic stress.		The intensity of Autistic traits is linked to Autistic stress.

	If an Autistic person is in a conducive and ~~accomodating~~ environment that is compatible with their ~~Autisitc~~ needs, then their problematic traits may not raise to observable levels until Autistic stress exceeds the limited capacity of the person to manage them without ~~accomodations~~ and supports.		If an Autistic person is in a conducive and accommodating environment that is compatible with their Autistic needs, then their problematic traits may not raise to observable levels until Autistic stress exceeds the limited capacity of the person to manage them without accommodations and supports.

	To be extremely clear, people can become aware that they are Autistic at any stage of life. People in their 70's learn that they are Autistic without seriously suspecting it earlier in life.		To be extremely clear, people can become aware that they are Autistic at any stage of life. People in their 70's learn that they are Autistic without seriously suspecting it earlier in life.

	===~~Aquired~~ Neurotypes Can Mimic Autistic Traits===		===Acquired Neurotypes Can Mimic Autistic Traits===

	The most relevant aspect of '''''Category C''''' is that Autism-like traits may be ~~aquired~~ though '''''ptsd,''''' '''''tbi,''''' and other ~~aquired~~ Neurotypes.		The most relevant aspect of '''''Category C''''' is that Autism-like traits may be acquired though '''''ptsd,''''' '''''tbi,''''' and other acquired Neurotypes.

	For an official DX it is important for the diagnostician to make an effort to ~~elliminate~~ the ~~possiblity~~ that presented Autistic traits where not ~~aquired~~ from a non-Autistic origin.		For an official DX it is important for the diagnostician to make an effort to eliminate the possibility that presented Autistic traits where not acquired from a non-Autistic origin.

	==Category D: Medical Diagnosis Qualifier==		==Category D: Medical Diagnosis Qualifier==
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	Category D is of no relevance to a Self Diagnosis.		Category D is of no relevance to a Self Diagnosis.

	Even if a person is Autistic, due to the limits upon which society is willing to ~~accomodate~~ the disabled, a society based functional limited is mandated on those who may be medically diagnosed as Autistic.		Even if a person is Autistic, due to the limits upon which society is willing to accommodate the disabled, a society based functional limited is mandated on those who may be medically diagnosed as Autistic.

	At the time of assessment an Autistic person, even if meeting all qualifications of Category '''''a,''''' '''''b,''''' and '''''c,''''' must convince a licensed practitioner that, at the time of the assessment, the net effect of their ~~Autisic~~ traits and their current level of ability requires support.		At the time of assessment an Autistic person, even if meeting all qualifications of Category '''''a,''''' '''''b,''''' and '''''c,''''' must convince a licensed practitioner that, at the time of the assessment, the net effect of their Autistic traits and their current level of ability requires support.

	If an Autistic person manages to convince a practi that they need ~~accomodations~~ during any ~~assessement~~, then that Autistic person is protected for life, at that level of assessed need, independent of changing circumstances.		If an Autistic person manages to convince a practi that they need accommodations during any assessment, then that Autistic person is protected for life, at that level of assessed need, independent of changing circumstances.

	What this means is that an Autistic person who is ~~recieving~~ all necessary ~~accomodations~~ going into assessment may fail Category '''''d''''' and not be eligible for a diagnosis of Autism.		What this means is that an Autistic person who is receiving all necessary accommodations going into assessment may fail Category '''''d''''' and not be eligible for a diagnosis of Autism.

	'''''Category D''''' is, by definition a social construct applied to limit the number of people who can be diagnosed as Autistic and as long as '''''Category D''''' remains part of the '''''DSM,''''' the diagnosis of Autism will not 100% match the number of people assessed to '''''BE''''' Autistic.		'''''Category D''''' is, by definition a social construct applied to limit the number of people who can be diagnosed as Autistic and as long as '''''Category D''''' remains part of the '''''DSM,''''' the diagnosis of Autism will not 100% match the number of people assessed to '''''BE''''' Autistic.

	'''''Many older individuals are identified by their diagnosticians as Autistic but are not given a DX, on the basis that the ~~diagnotician~~ decides that they "don't need it."'''''		'''''Many older individuals are identified by their diagnosticians as Autistic but are not given a DX, on the basis that the diagnostician decides that they "don't need it."'''''

	'''''Category D''''' is inherently flawed in that an Autistic person's support needs are linked to their environment and other dynamic factors that can change at any time.		'''''Category D''''' is inherently flawed in that an Autistic person's support needs are linked to their environment and other dynamic factors that can change at any time.
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	'''''Category E''''' is extremely similar to '''''Category C.'''''		'''''Category E''''' is extremely similar to '''''Category C.'''''

	The nuanced difference is that '''''Category C''''' is about ~~aquired~~ Neurotypes but '''''Category E''''' applies to other Neurotypes that ~~arrise~~ in early development.		The nuanced difference is that '''''Category C''''' is about acquired Neurotypes but '''''Category E''''' applies to other Neurotypes that arise in early development.

	'''''Category E''''' boils down to "make sure another neurotype does not make more sense for explaining the displayed ~~behaviors~~.		'''''Category E''''' boils down to "make sure another neurotype does not make more sense for explaining the displayed behaviours.

	==Summary==		==Summary==

	To ~~summarize~~ and simplify, If you have:		To summarise and simplify, If you have:

	* Intuitive Autistic Empathy instead of Intuitive Allistic Empathy		* Intuitive Autistic Empathy instead of Intuitive Allistic Empathy