CHAPTER 3: HOW TO SELF-IDENTIFY IN THREE PARTS

Early Access to Chapter 3 of Dr. Angela Kingdon's memoir and self-identification guide, Am I Actually Autistic? for Sustaining Supporters The Autistic Culture Podcast

What if you didn’t need a doctor to tell you who you are? This chapter is your permission slip to trust yourself. Whether you’ve been quietly wondering for years or just fell down an Autistic Culture rabbit hole, this is the place to start—or stop. You’ll get a quick and dirty self-assessment shortcut (just three tests and a gut check), plus advice on what to do if the results are clear, confusing, or flat-out wrong.

You’ll also hear why formal diagnosis isn’t always the golden ticket people think it is—and when you might still want one. But mostly? This chapter is about claiming your identity on your own terms, no gatekeepers required. If you’re ready to find out if you’ve been Autistic all along, this is where the journey begins