Seeking an autism diagnosis as an adult can be confusing and intimidating. In this video I'll walk you step-by-step through what the diagnostic process can look like including tests, sample questions, timelines, and the #1 best thing I can recommend you do pre-evaluation to ensure you get the diagnosis you're looking for.

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The diagnostic process can look different for everyone, but the main parts of my experience were:

Extensive History Background Forms (1:45)
Pre-Evaluation Questionnaires (3:03)
Pre-Evaluation Questionnaires for Relatives (6:17)
In-Person Interview (6:58)
In-Person Testing (8:52)
Self-Evaluation Write-Up (11:05) THE MOST IMPORTANT PART


TESTS/QUESTIONNAIRES FOR SELF

(*Even though you can take some of these tests online, it’s extremely important to have the results measured and evaluated by a professional.)

Adult Autism Quotient: https://psychology-tools.com/test/aut...

Beck Anxiety Inventory: https://res.cloudinary.com/dpmykpsih/...
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Beck’s Depression Inventory II: https://www.kdheks.gov/c-f/integratio...
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Personality Assessment Inventory: (Purchase here https://www.parinc.com/Products/Pkey/287)

Social Responsiveness Scale II: (Purchase here: https://www.wpspublish.com/srs-2-soci...)


QUESTIONNAIRES FOR RELATIVE
Personality Assessment Screener: (Purchase here: https://www.parinc.com/products/pkey/313)

Social Responsiveness Scale II Relative: (Purchase here: https://www.wpspublish.com/srs-2-soci...)

RESOURCES
Laura Zdan, Not Neurotypical Podcast: https://www.laurazdan.com/podcast

Dr. Laura Sanders, Northern Colorado Assessment: https://nocoassessmentcenter.com/abou...

Final quote from Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet: https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Young-...

ADDITIONAL VIDEOS
How to Find a Therapist/Diagnosing Psychologist:    • Therapy for Autistic Adults (It's NOT...  

Autism Diagnosis at 31:    • How did I not know I was autistic? It...  

Should I Seek an Autism Diagnosis?:    • Professional vs. Self Autism Diagnosis  

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