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Joined: 10 Jun 2025
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10 Jun 2025, 4:56 pm

I just turned 37 and recently met a woman at a festival who recommended I read the book, "Unmasking Autism" by Devon Price. Woah. I didn't even get through the introduction before needing to dive down the rabbit hole. I'm only about halfway through the book and it feels like I'm reading an autobiography of every insecurity and self-doubt I've ever held about myself. I will further my education on the topic, but I also don't think I have any interest in getting an official diagnoses. Part of me feels like I don't need a dr. to tell me who I am? Realizing that I am/might be on the spectrum has immediately made life lighter. If nothing else, I already feel less broken, or that I can be gentler on myself for not being like my peers. I've already began to try and shift my mental processes to be more accommodating of the fact that I may in fact, be on the spectrum. I just wanted to say hi and see if anyone else has had a similar experience to this or had anything they wanted to add or say. It feels good to be here, looking forward to connecting with you all.

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10 Jun 2025, 5:00 pm

Welcome to WP!

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10 Jun 2025, 6:22 pm

Some people here do not see the need to get an official diagnosis, they are good with a self-diagnosis that they have confidence in.

Some people here need an official diagnosis because they don't trust their own assessment. (I'm in that category.)

And other people need a formal diagnosis because they need it to seek formal accommodations. ( I got my formal diagnosis when I was 64, years too late to go for accommodations.)

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10 Jun 2025, 9:47 pm

Welcome Kudpgrant. to wrong planet...Hope you find lots of Forums and threads that catch your interest.

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10 Jun 2025, 10:32 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

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Yesterday, 1:07 am

Welcome to WP Kudpgrant,

It can be freeing to have a deep feeling of recognition. And as you stated, if you have no other impetus to get a diagnosis, this can be enough. I would recommend not stop your reading at the introduction to the book, tough

kind regards,
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Yesterday, 1:10 am

Ahoy-hoy.

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Yesterday, 7:59 am

Thank you for your message.
I’ll try to read the book too. :cyclops:

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Yesterday, 11:17 am

kudpgrant, Welcome to Wrong Planet

There are many on-line tests available on the internet that are free and can provide you with a quick unofficial assessment.

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