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[โ€“] bran_buckler@lemmy.world 0 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

How has getting the diagnosis helped things for you?

[โ€“] SnapdragonBeehive@lemmy.world 1 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

I was a 4-year-old still only learning how to properly communicate on an age-appropriate level, so I needed specialised therapy. I had ABA therapy to teach me facial expressions, communication, and other things. I'm also legally disabled.