The REAL DANGERS of AUTISM SELF DIAGNOSIS

TikTok Comedian says people should never self-diagnose, and only a doctor can diagnose autism. Let's tackle this topic together.

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If you have met one autistic (and or ADHD) person, you have met one person. This is a spectrum condition, and many traits may be different, or have alternative explanations for your symptoms. If in doubt, refer to a psychologist, and not a YouTuber.

Self-diagnosis is valid!

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Chapters:
00:01: Hold your keyboards
01:00: Trendy Self DX
08:55: The OG Autistic
11:00: Gatekeeping
11:50: Autism Treasure
13:00: Validity Concerns
15:13: Perceptions of Over Diagnosis
16:30: Do me a favour?