the importance of getting an assessment

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See the comment from someone on REDDIT who is very happy that they got their diagnosis.

Got my official diagnosis!

Had my evaluation about a month ago and just saw I was emailed my report yesterday! I’m reading through it and feeling so many different emotions. I was diagnosed with moderate-severe dyscalculia, as well as math anxiety. I’ve struggled my whole life with math and numbers generally, so to finally know why and have that confirmed means everything to me. I feel like I can have a little more compassion for myself and younger me who had no clue what was going on and why everything was so tough. This also means I can officially get accommodations for work and if I decide I want to go back to school eventually (I’m 24 and dropped out of college after one semester due to overwhelming math anxiety). It’s amazing to feel like I can actually consider pursuing a degree now if I get the help I need. I know not everyone is able to access or afford an evaluation, but if you can and want to, please take this as your sign to go for it.

Information about assessments is HERE