In regards to self dx vs. professional dx, I was wondering if you have any knowledge of ASD testing in adults. My therapist agrees that I show autistic traits, but testing for adults seems to be hard to find. She's trying to find someplace for me to be tested, but I'm worried about the cost. I want to know if I am on the spectrum mainly so I can understand my own mind and reduce stressors that worsen my anxiety. Is pro-dx worth it if I don't need significant support?
testing for adults can be very hard to find, especially if you live somewhere where you'd have to pay for such treatments. i can't reasonably give you a good answer to what what costs might be, but unless you need significant support, i'd suggest it might be more than it would really be worth. outside of direct professional support, a lot of what a therapist would suggest can be found in community groups and self-help tumblrs for autistic people (and usually you can pick bits from neurodivergent communities as a whole, as there's a lot of overlap in strategies and coping mechanisms). its entirely up to you if you feel its worth it, but outside of professional support, everything else you can get from a pro-dx, you can get in various free places and communities online











