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Self diagnoses (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 some cases, the individual may think it isn't even worth pursuing.
Self diagnosis (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 some cases, the individual may think it isn't even worth pursuing. Many people self-dx after doing lots of research both online in Autistic Communities and lots of self-reflection, something Autistics can tend to do a lot of.  


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Self diagnosis (Self-dx) is generally accepted in the Autistic community because it is often both hard and expensive to get a formal diagnosis. In some cases, the individual may think it isn't even worth pursuing. Many people self-dx after doing lots of research both online in Autistic Communities and lots of self-reflection, something Autistics can tend to do a lot of.

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