I think if you’ve done thorough research and you’ve experienced symptoms for a long time that self diagnosis is okay. I would still encourage people to get a professional diagnosis if it’s available to them though.

i believe it's 100% valid. of course, a lot of research has to be done, but a lot of people do not have access to receive a diagnosis, such as myself, more many different reasons. a medical diagnosis would be great but no one knows you better than yourself, in my opinion

yes, absolutely yes. Doctors aren't interested in helping us, they're interested in making us go away. I don't like spreading medical distrust but when it comes to autism doctors and scientists can be genuinely dangerous and abusive and that is the reason I am 100% pro self diagnosing

Not in a medical sense no, but it can help you find support for symptoms and feelings that you have. You’ll need a professional diagnosis to see professional treatment though, which is never a bad thing.

I think it's valid. I'm self diagnosed because I'm a career woman with a bachelor's degree, doctors don't take me seriously. I'm trying to get professional diagnosis but I don't know if I ever will. My aunt's (daycare worker and teacher) recommended I get tested at 4 but my parents never did so...