Identification OR Diagnosis - Which Should I Use?
- ukneuroinclusion
- Aug 10, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Diagnosis is a medical term meaning “to gain knowledge”. Some people do not like the word “diagnosis” because it follows the medical model of disability by being deficit based – that is: you go to the doctor when something is wrong with you and get diagnosed with what needs to be cured.
Identification is a more affirming term as you are stating that neurodivergence is a part of your identity - a part of what makes you 'you'.
For adults who have always felt a bit different and are now exploring the possibility of being on the autism spectrum, finding the right tools is important. An online Aspergers test can be a great screening tool to gain a deeper understanding of your own traits and social patterns.