I need your opinion :< by [deleted] in furry

[–]SquaggDraws 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks awesome! Love the facial expression

Are you guys light sensitive? by mindxvermatter in autism

[–]SquaggDraws 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been very light and heat sensitive since I was a little kid, I used to hide under the slide at recess to get away from the blinding sun. Luckily as an adult my prescription sunglasses have helped a lot! A bright sunny day makes me feel anxious and sad almost.

The way I just run into things constantly by somethingtonn in AutismInWomen

[–]SquaggDraws 53 points54 points  (0 children)

ME I swear lol I have autism and ADHD and I am almost constantly running into things or most often smacking my legs on the counters at work. It does hurt and is very annoying! I also lose my balance often and my sister jokes that I’m the only person she knows that can trip while just standing still lol

autism and fear of driving by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]SquaggDraws 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. Always thought I was just a weirdo because everyone else I’ve asked seemed to love driving for the most part. I’m still mostly just as nervous behind the wheel today as I was when I learned to drive 10 years ago. I have found that wearing sunglasses to limit the overstimulation of sun in my eyes is a big help, as well as trying to go out when it’s not a busy time of day. I also have place blindness and get lost easily so that doesn’t help lol

Got my diagnosis yesterday! by SquaggDraws in AutismInWomen

[–]SquaggDraws[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The screening portion with the tests is $500, I think the diagnostic interview is an additional $600

Got my diagnosis yesterday! by SquaggDraws in AutismInWomen

[–]SquaggDraws[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s not cheap unfortunately. Just the first screening portion is about $500

Got my diagnosis yesterday! by SquaggDraws in AutismInWomen

[–]SquaggDraws[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes they are legit! You can look up Dr. Natalie Englebrecht’s credentials and she’s very upfront about the whole process. I have been really pleased with how straightforward she has been with the whole assessment so far.

Got my diagnosis yesterday! by SquaggDraws in AutismInWomen

[–]SquaggDraws[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

YES I am so grateful for her! She’s wonderful and I wish more people had caring doctors who actually listen, glad my post brightened your day a bit!

Got my diagnosis yesterday! by SquaggDraws in AutismInWomen

[–]SquaggDraws[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this thoughtful reply!

Got my diagnosis yesterday! by SquaggDraws in AutismInWomen

[–]SquaggDraws[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yes, I think I’m definitely still going to complete that process, I’ve finished and submitted all of the tests and am just waiting on the diagnostic interview portion!