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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Answer to any of those should be “You don't look/act like a mental health professional. Are you one?”

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@dzwiedziu @autism101 @actuallyautistic Which works whether they are one or not.