New study finds online self-reports may not accurately reflect clinical autism diagnoses. Adults who report high levels of autistic traits through online surveys may not reflect the same social behaviors or clinical profiles as those who have been formally diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

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https://www.psypost.org/new-study-finds-online-self-reports-may-not-accurately-reflect-clinical-autism-diagnoses/

[u/AuraSprite]

for me to be diagnosed with autism I had to be on a wait list for 6 months to have an hour long interview, and this interview was actually the interview FOR the real interview which would be in another 6 months. then after that, finally I was sent to an actual clinic and assessed for 4 straight hours. then a few months after that I received the diagnosis. and this is while I had it covered by my insurance, many people would have to pay up to like $5000 for a diagnosis