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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 | 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. | ||
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