Why autism and ADHD self-diagnosis may be inaccurate
With such a long and stringent official diagnosis process, it’s little wonder then that people who feel they may better fit into the neurodiverse rather than neurotypical category are seeking out their own diagnoses.
Self-diagnosis rocketed during the pandemic thanks in part to social media and other internet platforms. In 2021, the #autism hashtag became the ninth most-viewed health-related hashtag on TikTok. Autism-related hashtags generated an astounding 11.5 billion views on the platform in
Self-diagnosis rocketed during the pandemic thanks in part to social media and other internet platforms. In 2021, the #autism hashtag became the ninth most-viewed health-related hashtag on TikTok. Autism-related hashtags generated an astounding 11.5 billion views on the platform in