One trait away from a diagnosis
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Hair twirling stim: has anyone ever managed to replace this stim with another?
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If you are AuDHD, how long between diagnoses?
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Concentration meditation for dealing with sensory issues
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"Polished and articulate" at work
A community for autists that are not cisgender males. We discuss the struggles, triumphs, and mundane life events that come with our autistic experience. We're LGBTQIA+ inclusive. TERFS not welcome. We are open to those who are self-suspecting autism, self-diagnosed as autistic, and formally diagnosed autistic (regardless of age), as we recognize the barriers around formal diagnosis and assessment. Please engage kindly, read the rules, and use modmail if you have any questions.
Staying partially sane while WFH - sensory objects

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What help or support did you seek post diagnosis?
A community for autists that are not cisgender males. We discuss the struggles, triumphs, and mundane life events that come with our autistic experience. We're LGBTQIA+ inclusive. TERFS not welcome. We are open to those who are self-suspecting autism, self-diagnosed as autistic, and formally diagnosed autistic (regardless of age), as we recognize the barriers around formal diagnosis and assessment. Please engage kindly, read the rules, and use modmail if you have any questions.
I finally got diagnosed in my mid 30s!
A community for autists that are not cisgender males. We discuss the struggles, triumphs, and mundane life events that come with our autistic experience. We're LGBTQIA+ inclusive. TERFS not welcome. We are open to those who are self-suspecting autism, self-diagnosed as autistic, and formally diagnosed autistic (regardless of age), as we recognize the barriers around formal diagnosis and assessment. Please engage kindly, read the rules, and use modmail if you have any questions.
The questions on the RAADS questionnaire are wild!
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Private assessment provider: red flags?
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If there was a pill that "fixed" sensory issues, would you take it?
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Waiting for assessment - choosing or skipping an informant
A community for autists that are not cisgender males. We discuss the struggles, triumphs, and mundane life events that come with our autistic experience. We're LGBTQIA+ inclusive. TERFS not welcome. We are open to those who are self-suspecting autism, self-diagnosed as autistic, and formally diagnosed autistic (regardless of age), as we recognize the barriers around formal diagnosis and assessment. Please engage kindly, read the rules, and use modmail if you have any questions.