Regarding Autism Self Diagnosis

The author recounts their journey of self-diagnosing autism after being misdiagnosed with ADHD as a child. They advocate for the validity of self-diagnosis, highlighting the disconnect between medical professionals and individuals' lived experiences, and emphasize the importance of personal research and understanding in the diagnostic process. The post critiques the medical community's tendency to overlook patients' insights and promotes self-diagnosis as a necessary step toward validation and community for autistic individuals.