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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 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. | 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. |