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    Older Dad with High Functioning Young Son

    hello and welcome Culchie, I found this pod cast episode helpful in explaining what autism is versus the typical view point that explains how people see them. the guest is an autistic phycologist. IFS and Autism with Sarah Bergenfield - Part 1 I have no doubt you son can thrive. he doesn't...
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    Hey there

    Hello and Welcome. I am also new and have already received a lot of good information. the people on the forum have been sharing in their experiences and it has helped me a lot. I hope you get everything you are looking for.
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    51 and wondering about getting an official diagnosis

    thank you for this information and your input it is very helpful. I am leaning towards peace of mind as it is bothering me, feeling lost. I have no need at this time for protection or assistance. up until now I have worked through and masked enough to have a fairly successful career and home...
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    51 and wondering about getting an official diagnosis

    thank you Alexej your last statement that it is common and accepted within the autism circles is a big load off one of my worries. I have a fear of not fitting in in any community.
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    51 and wondering about getting an official diagnosis

    meant psychologist, psychiatrist in my area you need one of these. a regular doctor or therapist can make it formal. the process seems over the top since many other conditions (some that involve heavy drugs and treatments) are diagnosed with very little input on one persons input. I really...
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    51 and wondering about getting an official diagnosis

    Thank you for the info. I am in the US and was aware of the military thing but at 51 I doubt that will come up. the other stuff is interesting and I will do some research. with or without a diagnosis I don't plan on telling work and I think the HIPA laws protect me from having to disclose...
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    51 and wondering about getting an official diagnosis

    Thank you for this. what type of rights may be lost?
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    51 and wondering about getting an official diagnosis

    Hello, I am 51. I had been struggling for some time with depression and decided to spend 2024 addressing it full force. this led to my therapist asking me in November if I was ever screened for Autism as a child. I had not and was a little surprised. she gave me a link to the raads-r test...
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