After a professional diagnosis of autism some autistic people can doubt their diagnosis. Years of internalized ableism and doubts from others can contribute to a feeling of being an imposter.

Imposter syndrome isn’t discussed as much in the community but is something many struggle with.

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@autism101 The person who assessed me said most of the stuff in this picture to me as why it was “severe anxiety” and couldn’t possibly be autism. This is why I remain self diagnosed.