It's taken a lot for me to come out of my 3 year absence from MSF, but this upcoming psychological test in May has me freaking out and I didn't know where else to go.

My new doc wants to screen for autism, as I disclosed autistic traits I knew I had when I was younger. I was delayed in acquiring language, had sensory processing difficulties, and needing help with tasks like tying my shoes. I was diagnosed as borderline autistic around age 3, because my symptoms were numerous but not enough to be considered truly autistic.

My primary concerns for the last 10ish years have included issues like anxiety, OCD, depression, and sleep problems. I am not happy with this new doc suggesting an autism test because I don't want to be stigmatized in every aspect of life from now on and she will just get hung up over my autistic traits and refuse to focus on anything else. Plus, I have had to take 2 tests (RAADS and Clark Beck's OCD Inventory), with 3-4 more assessments on the way. I am beyond overwhelmed and I wish I did not pursue psychotherapy in the first place.

The autism test has me worried sick since I am fearing that she will use every little quirk and social communication oddity to label me autistic. I am seeking advice and opinions from those who have tested for autism so I can know what to expect. Can someone describe to me what testing for autism is like? Please help!