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Self-diagnosis

2022-08-24T11:32:27Z

Martienne17:

'''Self-diagnosis''' (or '''self-dx''') is generally accepted in the Autistic community because often it is both hard and expensive to get a [[Formal diagnosis|formal diagnosis]]. In many cases, an individual may decide it isn't worth pursuing. Many people self-dx after immersing themselves in online [[Autistic community|Autistic communities]], thoroughly researching the available literature, and engaging in intensive self-reflection (something Autistics can tend to do a lot of).

Barriers to receiving a formal diagnosis include: [[Gender|sexism against women]] who are recognised as Autistic, racism, poverty, lack of access to healthcare, lack of access to [[Autism and LGBT|queer]]-accepting healthcare, and the fact that many doctors [[Difficulties with mental health services|refuse to diagnose adults]] who were not diagnosed in childhood.

Some people may also avoid seeking a formal diagnosis due to the [[Stigma|stigma]] of having an autism diagnosis on their medical record. Consequences vary from country to country, but for example, autism diagnoses have been used to deny child custody, access to medical care, entrance to some countries, and general autonomy.

Note, some autists on their self-dx journey may be hesitant to "diagnose" themselves, viewing diagnosis as a word that denotes a clinical determination. In this case the term "self-assessment" may be useful. Laypeople as well as clinicians can and do assess their own traits, struggles, needs and strengths; the Autistic community affirms that people are experts on their own experiences and qualified to draw conclusions about who they are.

== Resource Links ==

[https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests/ Embrace Autism Self-Diagnostic Tests]

== See also ==

* [[Formal diagnosis]]

[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]

[[Category:Stubs]]

Talk:Responding to "How are you?"

2022-08-24T11:25:21Z

Martienne17: getting used to the formatting here lol

I propose changing this article's name to '''Phatic Expressions''', explaining what a phatic expression is, why people use them, and then adding sections for other phatic expressions people might use besides this one. For example, recently there was a discussion on twitter about how people use "Let's get coffee sometime" as a phatic expression. [[User:Martienne17|Martienne17]] ([[User talk:Martienne17|talk]]) 11:21, 24 August 2022 (UTC)

Talk:Responding to "How are you?"

2022-08-24T11:21:19Z

Martienne17: Created page with "I propose changing this article's name to **Phatic Expressions**, explaining what a phatic expression is, why people use them, and then adding sections for other phatic expressions people might use besides this one. For example, recently there was a discussion on twitter about how people use "Let's get coffee sometime" as a phatic expression. ~~~~"

I propose changing this article's name to **Phatic Expressions**, explaining what a phatic expression is, why people use them, and then adding sections for other phatic expressions people might use besides this one. For example, recently there was a discussion on twitter about how people use "Let's get coffee sometime" as a phatic expression. [[User:Martienne17|Martienne17]] ([[User talk:Martienne17|talk]]) 11:21, 24 August 2022 (UTC)