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We may not have everything pinned down yet, partially because of the "I am/my kid is special too!" movement; but if several or more symptoms aren't shared, the specific label shouldn't be shared. (lemm.ee)
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[–] vzq@lemmy.blahaj.zone 33 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The point of a diagnosis is so I can get the care and accommodations I need.

The reason I’m protective of the diagnosis criteria is not because I’m somehow enamored with the label, it’s because it’s fundamentally a resource allocation problem and you are stealing services that I need to function from me.

[–] Deestan@lemmy.world 20 points 1 year ago (1 children)

People aren't getting resources without a pfofessional diagnosis.

This is no reason to gatekeep.

[–] Kichae@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 year ago

The thing is, those resources are directly under threat if autism is something that everybody has. That narrative turns it into an issue of personal coping skills, and not something anybody else should offer help with or accommodations for.

It's an excuse to tell people who need help to fuck off.

[–] KomfortablesKissen@discuss.tchncs.de -1 points 1 year ago

But do you really want to rob kids of their attention and tiktok careers? For that?

/s