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So you think you might be Autistic...Now What? Do you get an official diagnosis? If so, what are the first steps?

00:00 Now what?
01:18 Not an emergency
05:39 Take these online tests
11:54 Read these books
13:10 Important traits
15:27 Did you do these things as a child?
17:54 Do you have any of these?
18:55 Should you get an official diagnosis?
25:30 Make a dreaded GP appointment
33:53 Is self-diagnosis valid?

References:

💛My Videos Mentioned💛:

10 Traits of Autism (emotions & interests):
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10 Traits of Autism (common sensory differences):
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10 Social Traits:
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10 Signs you have Pathological Demand Avoidance:
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Taking the CAT-Q with my Neurotypical Husband:
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Me taking the CAT-Q:
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Autistic Special Interests are NOT what you think:
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Reacting to (Neurospicy?) Autism Memes!:
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Books Mentioned:

*Unmasking Autism by Devon Price:
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*Chloe Hayden's Book (where was this book when I was 17?? PLEASE READ!):
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*Aspergirls by Rudy Simone:
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*Aspergers on the Job:
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Mental Health and Neurodevelopment Disorders:
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NHS Autism Pages:
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Autism Screening Quizzes on Embrace Autism:
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The Independent Article:
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The DSM-5 Traits of Autism:
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The National Autistic Society (Asking for reasonable adjustments):
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Australian Department of Home Affairs (Skilled independent visa):
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Australian Department of Home Affairs (Health Waiver):
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The National Autistic Society (Benefits of a Diagnosis):
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Asperger syndrome and other terms:
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Axia I am Autistic Card:
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PIP:
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Employment Gap:
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Pre-diagnosis support - a guide for adults who think they might be autistic:
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Axia:
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Psychiatry UK:
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NICE guideline 142:
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YouTube Videos Mentioned:

10 AUTISM TRAITS TO LOOK FOR IN GIRLS:
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10 Female Autistic Traits | AUTISM IN GIRLS:
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Autistic Meltdowns in a Female Adult | AUTISM IN GIRLS:
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You Might be Autistic If...
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Yo Samdy Sam (Autism symptoms in GIRLS):
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7 Signs of Autism in Men (DSM-5 Symptoms of Autism/Aspergers in High Functioning Autistic Adults):
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16 Overlooked Autistic Traits in Females / AFAB Individuals:
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The Problems With PIP| Purple Ella:
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DISCLAIMER: I am a second-year psychology student and a late-diagnosed #actuallyautistic individual. I am not a qualified healthcare professional.

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