Uploaded April 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
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So you think you might be Autistic...Now What? Do you get an official diagnosis? If so, what are the first steps?
00:00 Now what?
01:18 Not an emergency
05:39 Take these online tests
11:54 Read these books
13:10 Important traits
15:27 Did you do these things as a child?
17:54 Do you have any of these?
18:55 Should you get an official diagnosis?
25:30 Make a dreaded GP appointment
33:53 Is self-diagnosis valid?
References:
💛My Videos Mentioned💛:
10 Traits of Autism (emotions & interests):
youtu.be/lbbNFZlhgpo
10 Traits of Autism (common sensory differences):
youtu.be/36hlRsewJG4
10 Social Traits:
youtu.be/EtmbjzYah7k
10 Signs you have Pathological Demand Avoidance:
youtu.be/1Uq1n8UQ3hc
Taking the CAT-Q with my Neurotypical Husband:
youtu.be/kLqpaeRNMvs
Me taking the CAT-Q:
youtu.be/-RgYyi6SgWg
Autistic Special Interests are NOT what you think:
youtu.be/36hlRsewJG4
Reacting to (Neurospicy?) Autism Memes!:
youtu.be/6YYUfBDPzos
Books Mentioned:
*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
*Aspergers on the Job:
amzn.to/41xFav5
Mental Health and Neurodevelopment Disorders:
camhs.rdash.nhs.uk/rotherham/neurodevelopment-asd-adhd/mental-health-and-neurodevelopmental-disorders
NHS Autism Pages:
nhs.uk/conditions/autism
Autism Screening Quizzes on Embrace Autism:
embrace-autism.com/autism-tests
The Independent Article:
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/autism-women-diagnosis-test-masking-b2040824.html
The DSM-5 Traits of Autism:
cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html
The National Autistic Society (Asking for reasonable adjustments):
autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/seeking-help/asking-for-reasonable-adjustments
Australian Department of Home Affairs (Skilled independent visa):
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189
Australian Department of Home Affairs (Health Waiver):
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/health-waiver
The National Autistic Society (Benefits of a Diagnosis):
autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/pre-diagnosis/adults
Asperger syndrome and other terms:
autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism/asperger-syndrome?gclid=CjwKCAjw3POhBhBQEiwAqTCuBjKYqhoc2sJYa1ye4gNp6FKI4ZUQoXB2Kmy-LFf9DvHo_-8NnUhg1xoC0RoQAvD_BwE
Axia I am Autistic Card:
axia-asd.co.uk/new-axia-alert-cards
PIP:
gov.uk/pip
Employment Gap:
autism.org.uk/what-we-do/news/new-data-on-the-autism-employment-gap
Pre-diagnosis support - a guide for adults who think they might be autistic:
autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/pre-diagnosis/adults
Axia:
axia-asd.co.uk
Psychiatry UK:
psychiatry-uk.com
NICE guideline 142:
nice.org.uk/guidance/cg142
YouTube Videos Mentioned:
10 AUTISM TRAITS TO LOOK FOR IN GIRLS:
youtube.com/watch?v=AggYDMizHDA&t=26s
10 Female Autistic Traits | AUTISM IN GIRLS:
youtube.com/watch?v=n4Ce3rYkuEQ
Autistic Meltdowns in a Female Adult | AUTISM IN GIRLS:
youtube.com/watch?v=rkbu8SSFWKU&t=387s
You Might be Autistic If...
youtube.com/watch?v=eZs85RdVhAs&t=263s
Yo Samdy Sam (Autism symptoms in GIRLS):
youtube.com/watch?v=ixRSb00BplM&t=39s
7 Signs of Autism in Men (DSM-5 Symptoms of Autism/Aspergers in High Functioning Autistic Adults):
youtube.com/watch?v=o8mhr1PcZ4Q&t=50s
16 Overlooked Autistic Traits in Females / AFAB Individuals:
youtube.com/watch?v=xeZZHnQYoR4&t=27s
The Problems With PIP| Purple Ella:
youtube.com/watch?v=LZbQoAFMcYA&t=13s
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
So you think you might be Autistic...Now What? Do you get an official diagnosis? If so, what are the first steps?
00:00 Now what?
01:18 Not an emergency
05:39 Take these online tests
11:54 Read these books
13:10 Important traits
15:27 Did you do these things as a child?
17:54 Do you have any of these?
18:55 Should you get an official diagnosis?
25:30 Make a dreaded GP appointment
33:53 Is self-diagnosis valid?
References:
💛My Videos Mentioned💛:
10 Traits of Autism (emotions & interests):
youtu.be/lbbNFZlhgpo
10 Traits of Autism (common sensory differences):
youtu.be/36hlRsewJG4
10 Social Traits:
youtu.be/EtmbjzYah7k
10 Signs you have Pathological Demand Avoidance:
youtu.be/1Uq1n8UQ3hc
Taking the CAT-Q with my Neurotypical Husband:
youtu.be/kLqpaeRNMvs
Me taking the CAT-Q:
youtu.be/-RgYyi6SgWg
Autistic Special Interests are NOT what you think:
youtu.be/36hlRsewJG4
Reacting to (Neurospicy?) Autism Memes!:
youtu.be/6YYUfBDPzos
Books Mentioned:
*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
*Aspergers on the Job:
amzn.to/41xFav5
Mental Health and Neurodevelopment Disorders:
camhs.rdash.nhs.uk/rotherham/neurodevelopment-asd-adhd/mental-health-and-neurodevelopmental-disorders
NHS Autism Pages:
nhs.uk/conditions/autism
Autism Screening Quizzes on Embrace Autism:
embrace-autism.com/autism-tests
The Independent Article:
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/autism-women-diagnosis-test-masking-b2040824.html
The DSM-5 Traits of Autism:
cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html
The National Autistic Society (Asking for reasonable adjustments):
autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/seeking-help/asking-for-reasonable-adjustments
Australian Department of Home Affairs (Skilled independent visa):
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189
Australian Department of Home Affairs (Health Waiver):
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/health-waiver
The National Autistic Society (Benefits of a Diagnosis):
autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/pre-diagnosis/adults
Asperger syndrome and other terms:
autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism/asperger-syndrome?gclid=CjwKCAjw3POhBhBQEiwAqTCuBjKYqhoc2sJYa1ye4gNp6FKI4ZUQoXB2Kmy-LFf9DvHo_-8NnUhg1xoC0RoQAvD_BwE
Axia I am Autistic Card:
axia-asd.co.uk/new-axia-alert-cards
PIP:
gov.uk/pip
Employment Gap:
autism.org.uk/what-we-do/news/new-data-on-the-autism-employment-gap
Pre-diagnosis support - a guide for adults who think they might be autistic:
autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/pre-diagnosis/adults
Axia:
axia-asd.co.uk
Psychiatry UK:
psychiatry-uk.com
NICE guideline 142:
nice.org.uk/guidance/cg142
YouTube Videos Mentioned:
10 AUTISM TRAITS TO LOOK FOR IN GIRLS:
youtube.com/watch?v=AggYDMizHDA&t=26s
10 Female Autistic Traits | AUTISM IN GIRLS:
youtube.com/watch?v=n4Ce3rYkuEQ
Autistic Meltdowns in a Female Adult | AUTISM IN GIRLS:
youtube.com/watch?v=rkbu8SSFWKU&t=387s
You Might be Autistic If...
youtube.com/watch?v=eZs85RdVhAs&t=263s
Yo Samdy Sam (Autism symptoms in GIRLS):
youtube.com/watch?v=ixRSb00BplM&t=39s
7 Signs of Autism in Men (DSM-5 Symptoms of Autism/Aspergers in High Functioning Autistic Adults):
youtube.com/watch?v=o8mhr1PcZ4Q&t=50s
16 Overlooked Autistic Traits in Females / AFAB Individuals:
youtube.com/watch?v=xeZZHnQYoR4&t=27s
The Problems With PIP| Purple Ella:
youtube.com/watch?v=LZbQoAFMcYA&t=13s
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!
