Should I bother getting professionally tested? - Lemmy.world

Hello everyone. Growing up I was in a special education class pretty much all through school (4th grade on). I had learning disabilities and social difficulties (still do). I was never actually diagnosed with anything. I just accepted it for what it was and never looked into it untill recently. I went over my symptoms then looked into autism and noticed quite a few similarities. I took a few of the tests online and my results said I was on the spectrum and that I have at least half the symptoms on the test and to consult a physician. I’m 31 now and I’m not sure how getting a professional diagnosis will help me at this stage in life other than closure I guess. What are your thoughts?