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[โ€“] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Happy to to get a formal diagnosis if anyone wants to cash app me $2,500!

My legitimately incredible health insurance doesn't give a shit if I'm autistic despite my doctor and therapist both wanting me screened! Not to mention the ~18 month wait to see the one person that does adult screenings in my state.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I feel you!

I'm on my fourth year and third attempt at even getting access to a professional. My current open options would be to travel abroad and pay $2500 to get a diagnosis that isn't medically valid in my country.