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Bill Shunn's avatar

Hi, Mette. Maybe you've talked about it at some point, but how long and involved is the process of getting an autism diagnosis?

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Mette Marie Ivie's avatar

It takes a couple of months. Several written tests and then some intense interviews. I understand these days they also sometimes ask family members to respond to a survey.

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Bill Shunn's avatar

Is it as harrowing a process as it sounds?

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Mette Marie Ivie's avatar

Um, it can be difficult. I think it changed my sense of self significantly, and it was hard not to view all my autistics traits as deficits. But my kids have had less trouble. I think it’s viewed differently now than even ten years ago.

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Bill Shunn's avatar

That I've definitely picked up from reading these posts. I was asking more about the tests and interviews themselves. Just that sounds daunting.

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Mette Marie Ivie's avatar

Well, a lot of the tests I liked taking. And the interviews. I only felt self-conscious afterwards, when I got the results.

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Bill Shunn's avatar

Good to know. Thank you!

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