Why Self-diagnosis is Valid with Autistic Female Maia @__learningtolive
Is autism self-diagnosis valid? There’s a lot of controversy and stigma around diagnosing yourself as autistic, which is why I am so excited to unpack this topic with my friend Maia! In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
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Maia's life story as an autistic individual recovering from anorexia and other co-morbid disorders
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How Maia discovered she is autistic
- Obstacles Maia faced in getting an official autism diagnosis
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Why self-diagnosis is one of the most valid forms of diagnosing
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How to distinguish autistic preferences and true desires from eating disorder beliefs
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