Self–diagnosis of autism is common in our community, but is getting a formal medical diagnosis worth it? Is it important in validating your experience? In this video, I talk about my thoughts on the importance of self-discovery over simply getting a medical diagnosis.
🎞️Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:10 The two biggest categories: subjective and objective
2:18 The medical model
3:46 Self-discovery
5:05 Helping the medical system evolve
6:10 Do I need a diagnosis?
8:30 Do I need an answer in my self-discovery?
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If you're autistic or think you or someone you love might be on the autism spectrum, this channel is for you!
I'm Paul Micallef, and I discovered my own autism at age 30.
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