Self-diagnosis - Revision history

Russell Cannon: Reverted edits by 172.30.4.250 (talk) to last revision by Ks

2023-11-26T10:22:34Z

Reverted edits by 172.30.4.250 (talk) to last revision by Ks

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	'''Self-diagnosis''' (or '''self-dx''') is ~~not~~ generally accepted in the Autistic community~~. Although~~ it is ~~often~~ both hard and expensive to get a [[Formal diagnosis\|formal diagnosis]], ~~only in a clinical setting~~ an ~~objective diagnosis can be made~~. ~~Laypeople can’t objectively assess their own traits~~, ~~struggles~~, ~~needs~~ and ~~strengths; broad or inaccurately applied symptoms as well as confirmation bias potentially occur~~.		'''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 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.		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.		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 ==		== Resource Links ==

172.30.4.250 at 03:57, 29 October 2023

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	'''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 tend to do a lot of)~~.		'''Self-diagnosis''' (or '''self-dx''') is not generally accepted in the Autistic community. Although it is often both hard and expensive to get a [[Formal diagnosis\|formal diagnosis]], only in a clinical setting an objective diagnosis can be made. Laypeople can’t objectively assess their own traits, struggles, needs and strengths; broad or inaccurately applied symptoms as well as confirmation bias potentially occur.

	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.		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.		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 ==		== Resource Links ==

Ks at 19:20, 17 March 2023

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	'''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).		'''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 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.		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.

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See also: Added a link to "Screening tools"

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	* [[Formal diagnosis]]		* [[Formal diagnosis]]
			* [[Screening tools]]

Dell at 11:37, 24 August 2022

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


	== See also ==		== See also ==

Martienne17 at 11:32, 24 August 2022

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	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.		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]

Dell at 11:29, 24 August 2022

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	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.		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.


			== See also ==

			* [[Formal diagnosis]]


	[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]		[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]

	[[Category:Stubs]]		[[Category:Stubs]]

Fochti: Fixed a link to another page

2022-08-24T11:26:18Z

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	'''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).		'''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 ~~bias~~\|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.		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.		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.

Fire Eider at 22:32, 23 August 2022

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	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.		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 ~~Autism~~ community affirms that people are experts on their own experiences and qualified to draw conclusions about who they are.		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.

	[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]		[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]

	[[Category:Stubs]]		[[Category:Stubs]]

BlueRoan at 22:27, 23 August 2022

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	'''Self-diagnosis''' (or '''self-dx''') is generally accepted in the Autistic community because it is ~~often~~ both hard and expensive to get a [[Formal diagnosis\|formal diagnosis]]. In many cases, ~~the~~ individual may ~~think~~ it isn't ~~even~~ worth pursuing. Many people self-dx after ~~both thoroughly researching~~ online [[Autistic community\|Autistic communities]] and ~~a lot of~~ self-reflection, something Autistics can tend to do a lot of.		'''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 bias\|sexism against women]] ~~being~~ recognised as Autistic, racism, poverty, lack of access to healthcare, lack of access to [[Autism and LGBT\|queer]]-accepting healthcare, and many doctors [[Difficulties with mental health services\|~~refusing~~ to diagnose adults]] who were not diagnosed in childhood.		Barriers to receiving a formal diagnosis include: [[Gender bias\|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 ~~receiving~~ a formal diagnosis due to the [[Stigma\|stigma]] ~~received from~~ having an autism diagnosis on their medical record. ~~In particular~~, autism diagnoses have been used to deny child custody, access to medical care, entrance to some countries, and general autonomy.		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 Autism community affirms that people are experts on their own experiences and qualified to draw conclusions about who they are.

	[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]		[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]

	[[Category:Stubs]]		[[Category:Stubs]]

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	'''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).		'''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 ~~bias~~\|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.		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.		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.