Neurodivergent on Yik Yak | I fear that all growing up my teachers were begging my parents to get me tested for adhd + autism, found out a few years ago. Now ive been tested and diagnosed for ADHD but im scared to ask about autism bc i dont want to seem like im being dramatic

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Neurodivergent 7w

I fear that all growing up my teachers were begging my parents to get me tested for adhd + autism, found out a few years ago. Now ive been tested and diagnosed for ADHD but im scared to ask about autism bc i dont want to seem like im being dramatic

Anonymous 6w

Besides your own wellbeing/peace of mind, there’s the benefit of being able to get accommodations for work or school. If you’re able to, the assessment is a good way to find out for sure and at least for me, explain a lot of reasons I was silently suffering for so long. I personally don’t see any harm in getting screened if you can, as it just provides some clarity