We may not have everything pinned down yet, partially because of the "I am/my kid is special too!" movement; but if several or more symptoms aren't shared, the specific label shouldn't be shared.

orphiebaby@lemm.ee · 6 months ago

We may not have everything pinned down yet, partially because of the "I am/my kid is special too!" movement; but if several or more symptoms aren't shared, the specific label shouldn't be shared.

vzq@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 6 months ago

The point of a diagnosis is so I can get the care and accommodations I need.

The reason I’m protective of the diagnosis criteria is not because I’m somehow enamored with the label, it’s because it’s fundamentally a resource allocation problem and you are stealing services that I need to function from me.