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.

[u/mvea]

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

[u/demonicneon]

I can’t access medication without a diagnosis. Self diagnosis of adhd is largely pointless. The whole point for me is to get medicine to treat the condition so I can function the same as other people (if I do have it).  

I also don’t believe I should have to lie to access help. Nor should a lie allow you to access help. 

Unless you’re diagnosed I’m sorry but you simply “might” have it, you cannot claim to have it. 

The help they get is basically just leniency. I think that’s wrong. Anyone could claim they have it just to get leniency for time keeping, or later hand ins etc. 

[u/Elemteearkay → u/demonicneon]

Self diagnosis of adhd is largely pointless.

Seems to be helping that person you mentioned, and enough for it to make you feel bitter towards them for not depriving themselves of said help like you do, too.

The help they get is basically just leniency. I think that’s wrong. Anyone could claim they have it just to get leniency for time keeping, or later hand ins etc. 

It sounds like you've internalised some ableism, I'm afraid.

[u/cortesoft → u/demonicneon]

Self diagnosis of adhd is largely pointless

If you truly believe this, then it wouldn't matter to you at all that someone self diagnosed. It doesn't matter, so why don't care?

The rest of your comment contradicts this, though, as you then list all the ways it is not pointless.