
Identity: Being denied access to my diagnosis has taken its toll
Genesiz was diagnosed as autistic at age 3, before she was adopted, but that was hidden from her. Those years of disconnection were an erasure of her identity.
Genesiz was diagnosed as autistic at age 3, before she was adopted, but that was hidden from her. Those years of disconnection were an erasure of her identity.
Genesiz has been diagnosed and reevaluated for autism several times since age three— every time she comes across a provider who doesn’t believe her.
Hello all, I’m Genesiz. I’m here to Talk about autism, give a little insight, and help spread some awareness. I’ve made a video on this
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