answering your questions about my autism evaluation (vid 1 part 2)

People like to say that ADHD is evolution. I call it we don't give a fuck.

That's great! Weneed more neurodivergent specialists and researchers! The majority of the theories and knowledge comes from neurotypicals or people who seek to "cure" autism or other disorders.
Much of psychology has its roots in eugenics, racism, mysogyny, and other bigotry which is not cash money.
Having diversity and the groups studied be able to self- advocate is crucial to ethical and effective practice

My therapist referred me to get an autism diagnosis and helped speed up the process, so i got it before my gcses, it still took 2 years.
The evaluation was 2 hours (i think) and got the results back on the same day.
(Im in the uk)

I’m actually so glad to see more people out there wanting to Destigmatize disorders ESPECIALLY npd. I remember listening to my friend with npd talk about how much they hated the stigmas (they’re such a wonderful person) and how it hurts them and it pissed me off so much. I’m not sure if I could handle being a psychologist but if I could I would certainly be wanting to do something similar

My sister is a therapist! According to her, she can diagnose neurodivergent things, but not other psychological problems like bpd, depression, etc.

Genuine question, how do you go around asking for a diagnosis? I mean, I get you probably just go and ask your current psychologist/psychiatrist, but it feels especially difficult for me because I have to look for a new one and have been diagnosed with depression, which I've heard makes it harder to diagnose other things. I also feel like I'd just get dismissed or come across as like... I don't know, fake? Disingenuous? For asking and the doctors would be "they probably just see a bunch of stuff about autism online, but they're probably not autistic" and wouldn't take me seriously. Idk if it's a thing about how unkind doctors can be in my country or if I'm just too anxious and in my head about this, but I just wouldn't feel confident, and I guess all I'm really asking for is some reassurance or tips for asking. Sorry for the nervous rant, couldn't quite put my thoughts out well