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I got misdiagnosed with autism. What are my next steps now?
Autism (ASD) | Last Active: Oct 12 8:24pm | Replies (5)Comment receiving replies
@gymnastxoxo96, you are asking good questions about next steps.
Being diagnosed with autism as an adult or as a child can offer clarity, validation, and access to the right kind of support. Similarly, being misdiagnosed can be harmful, as it means that a person may not receive the help and support they need.
If you believe your diagnosis is not correct, please seek a professional second opinion.
It sounds like your parents care for you and want to keep you safe. For you, this feels like they are being overly protective and arranging unnecessary services for you. Open communication about your needs and their concerns is really important. Sometimes it can help to have a social worker or therapist mediate a family discussion. This can help each person truly hear and understand what the other person is saying and means.
Do you have a therapist or social worker that you trust and work with already?
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@colleenyoung Yeah I have a social worker and therapist that my mom set up but they aren’t helpful at all and infantilize me and makes me worse than I am. Do you really think I have been misdiagnosed with autism based on the Telehealth appointment? They said I do not meet criteria for autism but when I went in person last year and the years before they all said I’m autistic. But I feel like I’m definitely not. What do you think? It definitely sounds like a misdiagnosis?