Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
I'd love to post more frequently on this channel because I have WAY too many ideas! To make the possible, I've started a Patreon. If you join, you'll get get 2 exclusive videos a month and access to the Discord server, even on the lowest tier:
patreon.com/imautisticnowwhat
🐌 If you want to learn more about the Patreon & Discord community, I have a video tour! 🐌: youtu.be/ClgG_9J9cTE
How should you prepare for your adult autism diagnosis?
00:00 Seeking to provide detail
00:50 Let the extra shine
02:15 All the paperwork
03:39 Should you go alone?
05:00 Make a folder!
08:09 Access your Full Medical Record
09:49 Prepare video clips
11:40 Do you know where you're going?
12:35 Don't be afraid to ask for this!
15:31 Make Plan!!
16:07 What if you don't get a diagnosis?
References:
💛My Videos Mentioned💛:
What to do if you suspect you're autistic: youtu.be/sQ102wzqaXY
Social Traits of Autism: youtu.be/EtmbjzYah7k
10 Sensory differences in Autism: youtu.be/36hlRsewJG4
Autistic Special Interests are not What you Think: youtu.be/36hlRsewJG4
10 Traits of Autism (emotions & interests): youtu.be/lbbNFZlhgpo
Autism Screening Quizzes on Embrace Autism:
embrace-autism.com/autism-tests
The DSM-5 Traits of Autism:
cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html
NHS Autism Pages:
nhs.uk/conditions/autism
Books I'd Recommend about Autism:
*Unmasking Autism by Devon Price:
amzn.to/3LhMV3j
*Chloe Hayden's Book (where was this book when I was 17?? PLEASE READ!):
amzn.to/40fKx2m
*Aspergirls by Rudy Simone:
amzn.to/3xSZ6Mg
DISCLAIMER: I am a second-year psychology student and a late-diagnosed #actuallyautistic individual. I am not a qualified healthcare professional.
*Links with a star are affiliate links. The channel will receive a small commission if you buy anything on Amazon after clicking through with this link. There's no extra cost to you and any money will go towards putting out more content. I'd love to post twice a week and put more time into research for these videos. Thank you so much - I really appreciate every like and comment!
I'd love to post more frequently on this channel because I have WAY too many ideas! To make the possible, I've started a Patreon. If you join, you'll get get 2 exclusive videos a month and access to the Discord server, even on the lowest tier:
patreon.com/imautisticnowwhat
🐌 If you want to learn more about the Patreon & Discord community, I have a video tour! 🐌: youtu.be/ClgG_9J9cTE
How should you prepare for your adult autism diagnosis?
00:00 Seeking to provide detail
00:50 Let the extra shine
02:15 All the paperwork
03:39 Should you go alone?
05:00 Make a folder!
08:09 Access your Full Medical Record
09:49 Prepare video clips
11:40 Do you know where you're going?
12:35 Don't be afraid to ask for this!
15:31 Make Plan!!
16:07 What if you don't get a diagnosis?
References:
💛My Videos Mentioned💛:
What to do if you suspect you're autistic: youtu.be/sQ102wzqaXY
Social Traits of Autism: youtu.be/EtmbjzYah7k
10 Sensory differences in Autism: youtu.be/36hlRsewJG4
Autistic Special Interests are not What you Think: youtu.be/36hlRsewJG4
10 Traits of Autism (emotions & interests): youtu.be/lbbNFZlhgpo
Autism Screening Quizzes on Embrace Autism:
embrace-autism.com/autism-tests
The DSM-5 Traits of Autism:
cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html
NHS Autism Pages:
nhs.uk/conditions/autism
Books I'd Recommend about Autism:
*Unmasking Autism by Devon Price:
amzn.to/3LhMV3j
*Chloe Hayden's Book (where was this book when I was 17?? PLEASE READ!):
amzn.to/40fKx2m
*Aspergirls by Rudy Simone:
amzn.to/3xSZ6Mg
DISCLAIMER: I am a second-year psychology student and a late-diagnosed #actuallyautistic individual. I am not a qualified healthcare professional.
*Links with a star are affiliate links. The channel will receive a small commission if you buy anything on Amazon after clicking through with this link. There's no extra cost to you and any money will go towards putting out more content. I'd love to post twice a week and put more time into research for these videos. Thank you so much - I really appreciate every like and comment!
