Getting a diagnosis can change your whole life. It changes how you think about your life and live your life, that’s why it’s so important to be able to access diagnosis and get accurate diagnoses. In this episode of Minds That Think Differently we will cover:What the general assessment process is like for various neurotypes including the emotional impact of taking the assessment and what assessments can look likeWhy people want a diagnosis and what it means to themWhat a diagnosis actually is and what it doesBarriers to getting a diagnosis Misdiagnosis Self diagnosis and self identification and what well researched self diagnosis looks like Early vs late diagnosisWhat happens after you receive your diagnosis What if people deny or don’t think your diagnosis is correct Myths and misconceptions about diagnosis How to find a neurodivergent community after diagnosis both online and in person communitiesThis episode will help you understand why diagnoses are so important and what exactly they do and their purpose. If you have just been diagnosed this will also help you with the emotional rollercoaster that usually comes with getting a diagnosis and gives you some next steps for if you have just gotten diagnosed. It will also help you understand what self diagnosis is and why there are so many barriers to getting a diagnosis  Want to learn more about neurodivergence listen to episode 1Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ">https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ</a> Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1-what-is-neurodivergence-a-beginner-friendly/id6785985912?i=1000774877103">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1-what-is-neurodivergence-a-beginner-friendly/id6785985912?i=1000774877103</a>  Want to learn more about lesser known neurodivergent identities listen to episode 6Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ">https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ</a> Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-6-lesser-known-neurodivergent-identities/id6785985912?i=1000777553744">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-6-lesser-known-neurodivergent-identities/id6785985912?i=1000777553744</a>  Want to learn about accommodations listen to episode 9Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ">https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ</a> Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-9-understanding-accommodations-ieps-504-plans-and/id6785985912?i=1000782740318">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-9-understanding-accommodations-ieps-504-plans-and/id6785985912?i=1000782740318</a>  Email me with stories questions or if you would like to be a guest <a href="mailto:connect@thinkdi

Ep. 15: Getting a Diagnosis and Self Diagnosis: What to Do After Getting a Diagnosis

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