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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 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. | ||
Barriers to receiving a formal diagnosis include: sexism against women being recognised as Autistic, racism, poverty, lack of access to healthcare, lack of access to queer-accepting healthcare, and many doctors refusing to diagnose adults who were not diagnosed in childhood. | 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. | ||
Some people may also avoid receiving a formal diagnosis due to the 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 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. | ||
[[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]] | [[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]] | ||
[[Category:Stubs]] | [[Category:Stubs]] | ||
Revision as of 14:17, 23 August 2022
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. In many cases, the individual may think it isn't even worth pursuing. Many people self-dx after both thoroughly researching online Autistic communities and a lot of self-reflection, something Autistics can tend to do a lot of.
Barriers to receiving a formal diagnosis include: sexism against women being recognised as Autistic, racism, poverty, lack of access to healthcare, lack of access to queer-accepting healthcare, and many doctors refusing to diagnose adults who were not diagnosed in childhood.
Some people may also avoid receiving a formal diagnosis due to the 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.
