From Self-Diagnosis to Self-Realization

Autistic people own the right to define who we are.

A person with their back to the camera, standing atop a cliff overlooking a beautiful, wild landscape. Their arms are raised in triumph. Photo by Jake Ingle on Unsplash

In spaces for Autistic adults, the topic of self-diagnosis can sometimes create a bit of controversy. People tend to fall under one of two camps: either you believe that a person must have a formal assessment and diagnosis of Autism in order to say they’re Autistic, or you support a person’s right to…