As I've had a few comments asking this question for the last few months, I thought I'd make a video about what I found helpful, before, during and after seeking a formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder - and I also discuss how I decided if a clinical diagnosis was the right route for me. 🧡
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Online Tests:
AQ 50 Test [ Ссылка ]
CAT Q [ Ссылка ]
Aspie Test [ Ссылка ]
Monotropism Test* [ Ссылка ]
DSM(5) [ Ссылка ]
*it should be noted that the Monotropism test is not a diagnostic tool for Autism, but was designed to pick up on indicators of a different processing style/way of thinking. It is thought that Autistic people may be more likely to be Monotropic.
NICE Guideline 142 [ Ссылка ]
NHS Right To Choose (ASD) [ Ссылка ]
@PurpleElla's video on the DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria [ Ссылка ]
Books:
Strong Female Character by Fern Brady [ Ссылка ] (UK) [ Ссылка ] (US)
Aspergirls by Rudy Simone [ Ссылка ] (UK) [ Ссылка ] (US)
Unmasking Autism by Dr Devon Price [ Ссылка ] (UK) [ Ссылка ] (US)
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Other videos I've made that you might find useful:
Autistic and Perimenopausal - My Experience
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I Was Diagnosed as Autistic at Nearly 50
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0:00 Intro
0:20 Self Diagnosis
2:23 Areas to Research
7:36 Why Do You Want a Formal Diagnosis?
11:25 A Few More Points
13:02 Why I Decided to Get Diagnosed
14:03 Seeing Your GP
19:14 The ASD Assessment
21:35 After The Diagnosis
23:59 Finding Your Tribe!
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