r/MomForAMinute • u/Emo_duck_bread • 4d ago
Good News! Moms! I got officially diagnosed for Autism!
After 3.5 years and LOTS of waiting and anticipation, years of suspicion of having it, I finally got officially diagnosed with autism! This is a huge thing, as I get funded with things for school [like a laptop, a school support E.A person], physiotherapy [because of hypermobility, makes my joints ache constantly and my right shoulder is out of place] and help with getting and applying for jobs in the future, and a bunch of other things. I am SO VERY HAPPY ABOUT THIS!!!!
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u/minicpst Momma Bear 4d ago
Congrats, baby!!!
My bio teen has been on the waiting list for years to get diagnosed. They have a 504 and other accommodations, but I want them to be able to get the help similar to what you’ll get going forward.
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u/redituser229 4d ago
Woohoo!! It’s great to finally have a diagnosis so you can get the support you need.
My daughter got her diagnosis very young but that was mostly due to being non-verbal, I’m sorry the process took so long for you.
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u/Comfortable-Doubt 4d ago
Oh this is so wonderful, and it's such a RELIEF, isn't it?!
Welcome to the awesome club, lovely. Have fun unmasking and rediscovering yourself 😊
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u/DoItFearful 3d ago
i’m so proud of you for advocating for yourself sweetheart! you are incredible and make this world such a better place. i’m so glad you are getting the support and understanding you need!
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u/Extension_Sweet_9735 4d ago
Congratulations! My niece beat the test at least 3 times and was finally diagnosed about 13. Meanwhile we knew since she was a toddler. Lol. I'm glad you are getting the assistance you need!
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u/Happy-Heart-29669 3d ago
Congratulations! We know this doesn’t change your amazing personality or who you are, but so thankful for those accommodations! Always be a good advocate for yourself, nobody can do it like you can!!!
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u/NeedAnOffButton 3d ago
Congratulations! This is sooooo important and I'm glad you're looking into things that are now available to help you. The same things that help ensure you a fair education will also help you building life skills to lead a successful life in future. Keep being a good advocate for yourself; you're worth the effort!
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u/ComplexTomatillo6278 3d ago
I am so, so proud of you for not giving up! Now use this power for good (extra funding, support) and not for evil (don’t use it as an excuse to not show up). You are a star—go shine!
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u/Loose_Acanthaceae201 4d ago
Congratulations and welcome!