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First appointment on Monday (lemmy.autism.place)

submitted 1 week ago by maryXann@lemmy.autism.place to c/autismplace@lemmy.autism.place

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So, I am (finally) having the first appointment for my diagnosis. I would be lying if I said I wasn't stressed at all... Any tips?

For context, I'll be with my father (they asked for a parent to come), with whom I have a complicated relationship (no hostility, but still he is stressful to be around).

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[–] tracyk447@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I recommend writing down everything you can think of that you might want to talk about. Sensory issues you struggle with, stims that help you, special interests you enjoy, social difficulties - anything you can think of when you’re not sitting in front of a stranger. Then, when you’re at the appointment, if your mind goes blank (like mine often does), you’ll have the info ready to go.

I also agree with the person who said to try to not have your dad in the room the whole time at all the appointments so they have a chance to see you in other contexts.

Good luck! It’s going to be fine!

[–] maryXann@lemmy.autism.place 1 points 1 week ago

My dad coming should be just a one-time thing, he lives hundreds of kilometers away and wouldn't make the trip just for fun. But yeah, writing it down is definitely something I'm doing (thanks for reminding me, I would have forgotten...)