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is there a point to an adult diagnosis? (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by GrayBackgroundMusic@lemm.ee to c/autism@lemmy.world

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Sorry if this seems stupid. My kid was diagnosed with type 1 autism, formerly asperger's. We weren't even testing them for that (it was adhd), but the doc pointed out a lot of behaviors that are classified as autistic. I never thought of those behaviors that way, because I did a bunch of that stuff when I was a teen, too. I just learned I was weird and figured the rest was due to my super dysfunctional family. I've learned to cope. I keep my weirdness to myself and pass for a normal person pretty well. No one would ever guess I'm autistic (again, I've no diagnosis but it's implied).

So, with that context, would there even be a point to getting a diagnosis? What would it benefit me? I'm middle aged, so I don't need educational accommodations. I've learned to adapt, so idk if I'd even be diagnosable.

Idk. I'm still just messed up learning that my kid, who I thought was neurotypical and a LOT like me is considered autistic. How different would my childhood have been if I had been evaluated when I was younger?

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[–] Damdy@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The partner is thinking about getting evaluated after getting recently recommended. One of the more important factors for them is that they can potentially be prescribed medication that suits their needs better for their anxiety than the one they're already using.

It probably could be extended to other types of medication too.

[–] GrayBackgroundMusic@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

they can potentially be prescribed medication that suits their needs better for their anxiety than the one they’re already using.

Oh? Can you explain this more? I am on anxiety meds. They're good, but the side effects are not great. DM if you need to.

[–] optissima@possumpat.io 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

(Au/ADHD) My experience was that anxiety meds didn't work as well as vyvanse. I can process information at a consistent rate, instead of being at the whims of my brain shutting down when overwhelmed by random factors (mostly having to consciously monitor and interpret peoples emotional states). I admit that I got it from my ADHD diagnosis, but the struggles were absolutely rooted in my autism.