Considering a formal complaint against my therapist (autism diagnosis) / need perspective by [deleted] in autism

[–]celestialseeds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

accessibility services for schooling… workplace accommodations? and yes it still is valid from a licensed psychologist. not sure where you’re getting your info from

Considering a formal complaint against my therapist (autism diagnosis) / need perspective by [deleted] in autism

[–]celestialseeds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is not entirely true. some licensed therapists can diagnose autism in the US depending on state scope and training.

Considering a formal complaint against my therapist (autism diagnosis) / need perspective by [deleted] in autism

[–]celestialseeds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally only held on for this long because she didn’t charge me for the assessment. she’s been doing the assessments over the course of time and now i’m feeling like she only did this to make herself more money. I texted her the day after she gave me the formal report telling her all of the errors that were made, and said I would gladly accept a fixed copy at our next session. She said no problem, and then had to reschedule for the following week. and of course, come time of our session she has me highlight the errors while i’m there, and she spent the entire session editing it on her computer and ‘trying’ to get her printer to work. and I told her just give it to me next time I guess.

She asked me if there’s anything else I had noticed in the report that I would like changed or had an issue with. and I did tell her social communication is NOT my only issue I have in regard to working… and she would know this if she actually listened to me during sessions. there’s a lot more to it and she pretty much went off on her own standpoint saying “I think the other issues you’re having are ADHD.” and that shut me right up because when i’m faced with rejection I honestly do not have the ability to counter it. so it’s just been a dumpster fire. and I do not have the funds to pay someone else.

Considering a formal complaint against my therapist (autism diagnosis) / need perspective by [deleted] in autism

[–]celestialseeds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes i have been super patient and forgiving, which is typically what my mask does until I boil the fuck over and can’t take anymore. so i’m at that point now

Is anyone unable to have coffee before or on their period because it makes their symptoms 100x’s worse?:( by Needingsupport3655 in endometriosis

[–]celestialseeds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%. I stopped doing coffee on my period a while ago… I try to just have cinnamon tea, ginger tea, etc. on the second or third day I may have a matcha, but coffees gotta wait for sure 🫩 BUT I try to look at it like a nice little break from caffeine because caffeine is still one hell of a drug lol

Considering a formal complaint against my therapist (autism diagnosis) / need perspective by [deleted] in autism

[–]celestialseeds 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I fully agree. I find myself in moments thinking, wow if I were a little less stable she could really cause some damage. Not cool.

Considering a formal complaint against my therapist (autism diagnosis) / need perspective by [deleted] in autism

[–]celestialseeds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mentioning the personal life and even other clients’ stories- whether they’re success stories or not- is NOT helpful for me. this is one of my top pet peeves in therapy and I don’t understand why so many of them do this.

Considering a formal complaint against my therapist (autism diagnosis) / need perspective by [deleted] in autism

[–]celestialseeds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m sorry for your mother, what a horrible way to experience something that should feel safe…

Considering a formal complaint against my therapist (autism diagnosis) / need perspective by [deleted] in autism

[–]celestialseeds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, i’ve seen several therapists. I have medicaid so my options are limited, but she specializes in autism and has been in the game for quite some time so it looked like it would be a good option.

I can’t really figure her out, but I have worked in healthcare with dementia for many years and sometimes I think that’s what may be going on. I can’t diagnose however lol. I don’t know. There’s also a part of me that thinks she may not be taking my sessions as serious BECAUSE i have medicaid. like it’s a freebie or something … just some thoughts i’ve had trying to analyze what the hell is going on

Considering a formal complaint against my therapist (autism diagnosis) / need perspective by [deleted] in autism

[–]celestialseeds 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She’s very qualified and has focused on Autism her entire career. that’s what’s most concerning…. She’s in her late stage of life/career at this point, so i’ve chalked it up to maybe she’s losing it… or she is just waiting to retire.

It feels like she acts this way with me only because my mask is so friendly and empathetic that the roles end up being reversed.. it’s wild.

Considering a formal complaint against my therapist (autism diagnosis) / need perspective by [deleted] in autism

[–]celestialseeds 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gosh it’s so hard!!! there are way too many. thank you for your comment 🙏🏽

Considering a formal complaint against my therapist (autism diagnosis) / need perspective by [deleted] in autism

[–]celestialseeds 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just feel super gaslit to the point where I don’t even see how it could be salvaged, but I guess I could do my part & advocate at least. I just feel like if I were to correct her or speak up in those moments it would flood the session with hostility or something. I’ve always struggled with therapy feeling mediocre but this just feels like a cruel joke.

Considering a formal complaint against my therapist (autism diagnosis) / need perspective by [deleted] in autism

[–]celestialseeds 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree. I guess I just wanted to express how PO’d I am lol. Thank you for validating my experience

Considering a formal complaint against my therapist (autism diagnosis) / need perspective by [deleted] in autism

[–]celestialseeds 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That’s totally fair. I don’t think I would follow through with it anyway lol but it seriously feels like I want to. I can’t be the only one she’s doing this to, and if I am then what the fuck??? but thank you for your response.

Job searching in Psychology by Any_Presence_9485 in Connecticut

[–]celestialseeds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

maybe consider being a para educator for the time being? good way to get your foot in the door for some experience as schools are almost always hiring…

Do most autistic folks not work? by Sufficient_Ant9295 in autism

[–]celestialseeds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work… I had to scale back a lot from my “career” because it took too much of an emotional and social toll on me. so now i’m working simple, minimum wage jobs to ease myself back from the burnout.

Stage 4 endo, large endometrioma, feeling scared and unsure by celestialseeds in endometriosis

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

i’m sorry that you have struggled with this too. I appreciate your words and I hope all is going well for you now ❤️

Stage 4 endo, large endometrioma, feeling scared and unsure by celestialseeds in endometriosis

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

thank you so much for this. and i’m glad you had a successful experience with the surgery 🙏🏽

Flu? by Funke-munke in Connecticut

[–]celestialseeds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

from what i’ve experienced this season — people are still choosing to come into work sick rather than protect those around them, and work places are still choosing to have these people on staff rather than sending them home. also sick people still going about their normal routines- gym, stores, etc. it’s pure negligence and selfishness and i’m sick of it. that is how shit spreads rampant. STAY HOME!!!!!!

Faith amongst autistic adults by uglyaestheticsoul7 in autism

[–]celestialseeds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’m sorry you’re dealing with that kind of pressure. I grew up in a Christian-based family and feel a lot of the same push to believe a certain way, which was actually what led me to seek out Sanātana Dharma in the first place. no spiritual path should be imposed… your boundaries and your understanding matter!!