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Hi, everyone! I'm new here, obviously. I'm a woman, in my late 20s, and I was just recently diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (I still don't have the full report from the assessment) - it was first brought up to me well over a year ago but I didn't really know anything about Asperger's/ASDs so dismissed it at first. Until I talked to a friend who said they can present differently in women so I spent...a lot of time researching and so much of what I read fit (or I felt it fit).

However, as my subject may indicate, I'm still quite uncertain about the diagnosis. I'm happy with it, but because I don't remember my childhood and because a lot of my symptoms* could be other things, too, I'm still a bit, well, uncertain and second guessing a lot. I suppose that I'm happy with the diagnosis is enough, though.

Anyway, I joined up because I'm not really talking about this elsewhere in my life, yet (I'm not quite comfortable discussing it until I get used to it a bit more, if that makes sense) so thought it would be nice to at least have some sort of outlet. I'm not really sure what else to say about myself, though. I'm not comfortable using my real name at present but you can call me Wednesday, if you like.



*this isn't the word I want, really, but it's the closest my brain is providing, right now.

Hey Wednesday welcome.

It seems to be a somewhat common to question the diagnoses of ASD. I did last year myself when I was diagnosed, but it didn't take long for me to come to accept it.

Thank-you!

That's both interesting and comforting to know. It's weird because, as I said, I'm happy with it but still questioning I guess but hopefully I can accept it without question soon, as well. Thanks again

Welcome!

I too love the Adams family, though I keep my image more in line with cousin It. Perhaps one day I'll happen upon the good fortune to joyride a Messerschmidt. An Elio is a more likely story however...

It seems you could really enjoy yourself around here. Many of us are spooky to say the least.

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Thank-you for the welcome, everyone!

That's very good to hear! Thanks again

Did your doctor tell you what s/he based the diagnosis on?

And welcome.

Thank-you and yes, but I don't remember exactly. Ha. They said it was difficult, as with most adults, because of limited information from my childhood. The sensory issues was one thing I remember them talking about. But everything will be in the report they've yet to send out to me, so they didn't really go over their assessment in great detail with me on the day. (It was conducted by 2 people).

Well, it's been my experience that doctors are reluctant to diagnose adults and that women present more subtly and their autism is often missed in favour of diagnoses of depression and anxiety.
And you had two specialists.
So I think the odds are for a correct diagnosis, but you could get another opinion.

Thank-you, again not sure there's really anywhere else for me to go here. It was through a specialised autism organisation - plus it's more of an internal thing. Me doubting myself/feelings, etc., rather than me doubting their ability to diagnose me, if that makes sense. It's not unusual as I doubt myself all the time. Probably my lack of confidence. But I'm working on it and slowly making progress with it. Anyway, as I said, thanks for the reassurance/suggestions.