Turns Out, I'M AUTISTIC? How I Was Told that I Have Autism as an Adult Woman in My 30s
Channel: Joey No Good
Date: 2020-12-28

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It is important to note that I am not a mental health professional and you should not take anything I say as a medical fact. These are just my anecdotes and my opinions.

This is how I was diagnosed with Autism as an adult woman in her 30s. I was told by a career coach, Penelope Trunk, that I had Asperger's. It wasn't until I talked extensively with her and conducted my own research that it hit me just how fitting this diagnosis was. My entire life started making sense. I hope that by sharing my story, and documenting my journey as I learn more about ASD and neurodiversity that this helps some of you who might be questioning or have loved ones going through similar situations. 

I do want to point out that it is my opinion that self-diagnosis is perfectly ok. It does not replace the diagnosis of a medical or psychiatric professional but I understand that there are so many socio-economic, gender, and other intersectional hurdles that make it difficult for a formal diagnosis to be obtained by everyone. Follow along and subscribe as I try to seek a formal diagnosis.

This is a safe space for you if you are considering, just learning about, or identify as someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

🌹 AUTISM RESOURCES TO START WITH THAT I FOUND MOST HELPFUL 🌹
Penelope Trunk https://blog.penelopetrunk.com/asperger-syndrome/
Scientific American https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/autism-it-s-different-in-girls/
AspienGirl https://taniaannmarshall.wordpress.com/2013/03/26/moving-towards-a-female-profile-the-unique-characteristics-abilities-and-talents-of-asperwomen-adult-women-with-asperger-syndrome/
Yo Samdy Sam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5aCrQAppGZ8atiOpgYZ1A
Paige Layle https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelayle
Auteach https://www.tiktok.com/@auteach
NeuroDifferent https://instagram.com/neurodifferent

🧠 WHERE I'M TRYING TO GET A FORMAL DIAGNOSIS 🧠 
UCSF: https://autism.ucsf.edu/comprehensive-diagnostic-evaluation
Stanford University: https://med.stanford.edu/neurodiversity.html

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