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Any downsides to getting an autism diagnosis here (besides wait time)?

I was supposed to get an autism diagnosis in the states but because I moved, I wasn’t able to. I waited 2 years for it and was super bummed when they finally reached out a month after I moved and they couldn’t diagnose me because I needed an in person appointment.

Anyways, I’m 100% sure I’m autistic, but I do want a diagnosis so I can hopefully get accommodations for university. I do have an ADHD diagnosis from the states. An actual autism diagnosis would help me a ton. (Please no further questions on why I want it, as I said I’m 100% sure I’m autistic so I would like that on paper.)

I’m not sure of the process but since I went through it before in the states I’m of course okay with a wait.

Are there any downsides to a diagnosis here specifically? Will I be denied certain things because of a diagnosis? I saw somewhere that you have to pay extra to get a drivers license and you will need a psych evaluation before getting one if you are autistic. This doesn’t bother me- I have my bike and I’m perfectly fine taking buses. Anything else?

If anyone has been through it before please feel free to let me know as much information as you feel comfortable sharing. Thanks!

TLDR; do I have anything to lose by getting an autism diagnosis in the Netherlands?

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