When you’re an adult seeking autism testing, finding the right clinician is crucial. It’s important to ensure that the person you choose to work with is not only knowledgeable about autism but also neurodiversity-affirming. This means they respect and understand the diverse ways autism can present in adults, and they approach the assessment process with an open mind and a supportive attitude, not a gatekeeping approach.

Autism and BPD can share overlapping symptoms, further complicating diagnosis. Both conditions may involve challenges in social interactions, emotional dysregulation, and difficulties with identity and sense of self. However, the underlying reasons for these symptoms differ. In autism, social difficulties stem from challenges in understanding social cues and norms, while in BPD, they arise from unstable self-image and intense fear of abandonment.

If you're reading this, chances are you've been on a journey to understand yourself better, seeking answers to questions that have lingered for far too long. You may have found yourself questioning whether you could be autistic, only to be met with dismissive responses or misdiagnoses from other providers. I understand the frustration, the uncertainty, and the fear that comes with feeling misunderstood and overlooked.

Picture yourself on a busy road, surrounded by the sights of honking horns, flashing lights, and relentless traffic. For many, this scenario is a mundane part of daily life, an activity that requires minimal effort and attention. However, for some individuals, driving can present a unique set of challenges that are often overlooked. In this blog post, we will discuss how autistic adults and adults with ADHD may be impacted while driving and share some tips for success. By shedding light on these challenges, we aim to promote understanding, empathy, and better support for individuals who may struggle while driving.

We have been seeing an increasing number of adults seeking testing for autism. Unfortunately, many of these people have already seen other Psychologists and other mental health professionals and have been told that they have pretty much every other diagnosis except autism. On more than one occasion, we have seen someone say that they have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, OCD, anxiety, and depression – all different diagnoses for one person, yet none of these diagnoses feel quite right for them.

In this blog post, we are going to be reviewing some common signs of autism in adults. It is important to note that each autistic person has a unique experience and may have different strengths, challenges, and ways of coping. A neurodiversity-affirming approach to autism values and celebrates this diversity, instead of viewing autism as a problem to be fixed.