If you think you're #autistic , you don't need a diagnosis.
(Just like you don't need a diagnosis to know you're queer)
You've done more research about being autistic than most psychologists out there.

But of course you can still get one if you want
#selfdiagnosisisvalid #selfacceptance

Apparently, some people seem to believe that diagnosis causes autism.

#Autism #Autistic #selfdiagnosisisvalid

@actuallyautistic I forgot to include in the original post, #SelfDiagnosed #Autistics are welcome in the Autistic Book Club! 🙌♾🌈💗
There are many barriers to an official #Autism diagnosis; exorbitant cost, gatekeeping doctors, psychs who don’t understand Autism and refuse a diagnosis on the basis of irrelevancies such as ‘you can make eye contact’, bias against minorities, etc…
We support you!💗

#SelfDiagnosisIsValid #SelfDiagnosis #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticBookClub #AutisticCommunity

@RosethornRangerTTV #SelfDiagnosisIsValid