Did my Autism Eval - waiting for results

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Fenn
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02 Feb 2023, 10:18 am

Found a specialist in Autism Diagnosis.
Filled out a bunch of paperwork before first meeting.
Did "Intake" for an hour, telemedicine.
Did "tests" or "psychological instruments" for two hours in person.
I think I will get "officially" diagnosed.
Feedback / results will be Feb 23, 2023. (2023-02-23).

In case anyone in the Pennsylvania area is looking for someone to do Autism Spectrum evaluation:
I worked with Brittany Lyman, PsyD

autismdiagnostics.com - about us - our team


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02 Feb 2023, 1:32 pm

Congratulations on getting a professional assessment!

I hope you get a diagnosis you believe and like.

And, if so, I kind of hope you get some champagne, too!


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02 Feb 2023, 3:19 pm

The waiting is so hard, so many "what ifs"

cheering you on, keep us posted!


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06 Feb 2023, 8:52 am

Change is difficult.
Some doors open others close.


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06 Feb 2023, 8:54 am

I hope you're in a progressive environment at work that would allow for possible "accommodations."

I'd be leery of disclosing your (possible) diagnosis at your new job, though (unless you know that the "higher ups" either have autism, or are hip to the latest developments in autism).



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06 Feb 2023, 9:00 am

Good luck Fenn.



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06 Feb 2023, 9:08 am

There is a company that only hires people on the spectrum. I would need a diagnosis to apply there. They do consulting in computer work, and have project managers who act as a buffer between the clients and the workers. My personal experience as a computer professional is that i do good work when there is a active and competent project manager keeping track of things like timelines and deliverables while I focus on the tech. Companies tend to fire the project managers to save money and then transfer the project management duties to the engineers. Then things don't go well for me.

If this current job doesn't work out I will try applying there (if my diagnosis comes through). I might even be able to mentor some of the younger professionals.

I am looking to try to hire a "virtual assistant project manager" out of my own salary to support me in my current (new) position, and pay that person out of my own salary. If I can keep my head above water longe enough to find a hire such and person.

I have had mixed results with disclosing my ADHD diagnosis. Some people are prejudiced, and have hidden biases. Some people are well meaning, but have no idea what will help and what will hurt. Also the law says that the company must make accommodations in things that are not "code job duty" and it is the company that gets to decide what is a "core job skill" so if they decide that time management and project management and executive function is a "core job duty" then it is.


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06 Feb 2023, 9:39 am

I certainly hope you find the ideal scenario for yourself.



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03 Mar 2023, 9:41 pm

It is now official.
I am in the Autism club.


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04 Mar 2023, 1:19 am

Fenn wrote:
It is now official.
I am in the Autism club.


Congrats and welcome to the club, Fenn!

You're in good company here!!



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04 Mar 2023, 5:59 am

Congratulations! Knowing one's diagnosis can make all the difference! Hope this is just the beginning of positive insights and finding what you need to make life issues better.


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04 Mar 2023, 8:29 am

Fenn wrote:
It is now official.
I am in the Autism club.
Congratulations!! !! Welcome to the tribe! :heart:


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04 Mar 2023, 9:55 pm

Fenn wrote:
It is now official.
I am in the Autism club.

You always have been.


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