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It's always a good idea to get a diagnose. Even if its a negative diagnosis.
In germany for example you get disability-benefits depending on how severe your Autism is.
definitely not always a good idea. Getting a diagnosis can lead to a lot of discrimination and abuse. if you don't need the benefits I would really recommend against it
How would people know about your diagnosis, though? You can get diagnosed and just not announce it? That’s what I did.
Mamy times where they might be able to access it/you have to tell them. You might face discrimination from medical professionals, or you might face legal barriers, like being unable to get hrt or having to disclose your autism to get a driver's liscense
Ohh right, good points, didn’t think of those. Yeah I just went ahead and didn’t disclose it, lol. Not as if my ability to drive is affected anyway.
unfun fact! In queensland that's can get you a $9,288 fine
That’s a pretty unfun amount. How would they find out, though?