interpolate

joined 10 months ago
[–] interpolate@lemm.ee 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

When is a door not a door?

[–] interpolate@lemm.ee 4 points 6 days ago

Based on the first 50% of your post, I would like to be your friend.

I have no opinion, positive or negative, on the second 50% - except that I support the dissemination of accurate information.

[–] interpolate@lemm.ee 2 points 6 days ago

So I have the British to thank for me looking so cool as a teenager?

[–] interpolate@lemm.ee 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I don't check this account very often, so apologies for the delayed response.

Three days ago, you said you were getting assessed "today." What did the assessment entail? If you're comfortable sharing (and it sounds like you will be), what were the results? In the subsequent two days, have you felt liberated (regardless of diagnosis)?

Thank you very much for your answer (both the one you already posted and any follow-up).

[–] interpolate@lemm.ee 4 points 4 months ago

It would be nice to know. I'm long out of school, so the only potential real impact on my life is socialization and fortunately I don't need to worry about that too much.

[–] interpolate@lemm.ee 2 points 4 months ago

I will do some research and appreciate your input.

[–] interpolate@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago

Fair enough, thank you. Whatever form of neurodivergence I have, I am fortunate that it does not regularly cause problems. I appreciate the answer!

[–] interpolate@lemm.ee 6 points 4 months ago

That makes sense. Thank you for the answer.

 

I haven't been diagnosed with autism. If this question comes across as entitled or ableist, I offer my sincere apology in advance.

My wife thinks I'm autistic. Occasionally I wonder myself.

What is involved in getting a diagnosis?

If a diagnosis is acquired, what is the benefit? AFAIK there is no treatment, right? In fact, based on my reading on Lemmy, there may be downsides to being officially recognized (not due to the individual but due to the responses, especially by bureaucracy).

If I am, the only downside in my life has been being shunned and referred to as weird. Maybe being unsure of how to respond to the loss of those close to me. My career has been excellent because of things related to my apparently unusual personality.

Should I pursue this?