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Autistic Self-Identification Program
Tired of wondering if you’re really autistic? Feel like you’re just “overthinking” it?
Frustrated with endless posts that resonate, but still don’t feel like a solid answer?
Wish someone would just walk you through it clearly and compassionately?
 This is that place.Â
A 5-week program to help you figure out if the autistic neurotype is part of your story,
without gatekeeping, outdated stereotypes, or clinical jargon.
Program Opening in October!
This is your chance to join early and get the introductory price.
Are you a deep-thinking adult who’s…
Reading the posts and wondering, “Wait… is this me?”
Masking so well that even your own family has no idea.
Overanalysing your social interactions for the thousandth time.
Feeling like you don’t quite fit, even when you’ve learned to blend in.
You've likely been quietly wondering...
Am I Autistic?
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Maybe you've taken the online tests.
Watched the videos.
Read the posts that hit so close to home it almost hurt.
And still... you’re left unsure.
This program is for that exact moment... the not-quite-certain but deeply curious space.
It’s for when you want real clarity about whether the autistic neurotype is part of your story...
without waiting years, paying thousands,
or navigating a formal diagnostic system that wasn’t built with you in mind, and may not feel entirely safe to step into.
That wondering deserves answers.
Created by an Autistic Autism Assessor
who's spilling the beans.
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If you literally pictured beans being spilled...
that might just be an A2 criterion moment: a literal interpretation of figurative language.
Welcome home.
What You’ll Get from the Self-ID Program
This program is designed to help you:
âś“ Understand the DSM-5 criteria
In plain, neuroaffirming language, focusing on how they manifest in high-masking, late-identified adults.
âś“ Gain clarity and confidence in your self-knowledge
Whether you choose to self-identify or pursue formal assessment.
âś“ Develop language to articulate your experiences
Helping with both self-advocacy and communicating with others.
âś“ Feel fully seen in neuroaffirming content
No more doom-and-gloom deep dives written by people without lived experience. This is affirming, grounded, and created with your brain in mind.
âś“ Finally feel like you have enough information
Not just surface-level "traits," but a rich, layered understanding that supports confident self-identification.
âś“ Reflect on your personal journey
With optional prompts that encourage deeper self-exploration at your own pace.
âś“ Access content in manageable bi-weekly segments
So you can absorb information without overwhelm.
âś“ Engage with materials that you can pause, replay, and revisit whenever you're ready.
Meet your guide, the autistic autism assessor.Â
Hi, I’m Dasha, an autistic ADHDer, speech pathologist, and trained autism assessor.
I created the Autistic Self-Identification Program after years of watching late-identified adults spiral through self-doubt, exhaustion, and endless internet rabbit holes, when what they really needed was calm, clear, neuroaffirming support.
With years of experience, I’ve conducted countless autism assessments and trained other allied health professionals in delivering affirming, quality care. My practice is grounded in research, community wisdom, and lived experience, especially the internalised and often-overlooked ways autism can show up in adults who’ve spent a lifetime masking.
I’m also a member of the South Australian Government’s Autism Strategy Advisory Committee, where I advocate for autistic voices in policy and systemic change. I’ve spoken about autistic self-identification on national platforms including the Speech Pathology Australia podcast and ABC Radio, and regularly present to clinicians and educators on neuroaffirming approaches to autistic identification, communication, and support. What started as sharing insights on social media quickly became something bigger. My posts have been viewed by tens of millions, reflecting just how many people are searching for answers that actually make sense.
This program brings together everything I’ve learned, both professionally and personally, so you can finally understand yourself and realise there was never anything wrong with you to begin with.
What’s IncludedÂ
Built for the autistic mind by an autistic professional.
📦 10 Bi-Weekly Modules
Each focusing on a major theme of autistic experience, aligned with the DSM-5 criteria, and what those criteria often miss.
🎥 8+ Hours of Video Content
Detailed, clear videos that guide you toward self-understanding without the overwhelm.
🧾 Downloadable Reflection Packs
Summaries of each session's content, so you don’t have to take notes while watching, as well as activity prompts, quizzes and journalling space.
🖋️ Optional Journaling Prompts
Thoughtfully crafted questions at the end of each module for deeper exploration, if and when it feels right for you.
🗣️ Autistic Communication Deep Dive
Understand how you naturally connect and why others may have misunderstood you.
🔍 Bonus: ADHD vs Autism + Intersectionality Insights
For each criterion, you'll find commentary on ADHD overlaps and other common intersections that can make self-identification more complex and more accurate.
đź•’ 12 Months of Access
You’ll have a full year to engage with the content meaning you'll have time to go at your own pace, revisit what resonates, and return to it as your understanding deepens.
Messages like the ones below are part of why I made the program.
WHAT WE COVER - BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK
Below you’ll find a breakdown of the topics explored in each module of the program. Every core autism criterion is unpacked in a way that’s practical, relatable, and neuroaffirming.
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 Each module includes:
-  A simple and neuroaffirming translation of the diagnostic criterion
-Â Â Examples of how it can show up in real life (including lived experience)
-Â Â A contrast with how the same experience plays out for neurotypicals
-  Reflective prompts to help you notice what does, or doesn’t, resonate
-Â Â A quick tip for gently unmasking in your everyday life
MODULE #1
A to-the-point introduction to the autistic neurotype - no lengthy histories here! Just what you need to know before you deep dive into the different elements of the neurotype.
MODULE #2
All about the A1 Criterion - Communication! Learn about the difference between neurotypical and autistic communication and feel the 'pennies drop' as you reflect on which of the two relate to your experience.
MODULE #3
Jumping over to a B criterion, we cover B1 - Stimming! Find out what the functions of stimming are (there are more than you think!) as well as examples of the many ways that stims can show up.
MODULE #4
Learn about non-verbal communication (A2), what the autistic internalised experience of it is as well as the ways that it might show up in your life. This is a commonly misunderstood criterion that we explore in depth.
MODULE #5
Get a real understanding of what they actually mean by "routine" as we explore the B2 criterion that covers Predictability and Familiarity.Â
MODULE #6
We explore what the A3 criterion covers, including making and maintaining relationships, alone time, social battery and what happens when we don't get a break.
MODULE #7
Understand what counts as a 'special interest' under the B3 criterion and how this differs from the way non-autistic people experience things they are into.Â
MODULE #8
Deep dive into sensory experiences (B4) as we explore the many ways this shows up in the daily life - you may be surprised by how many elements impact you without you realising!
MODULE #9
Understand the additional criteria (and 'levels') in the DSM-5 for autism and consider whether other commonly noted autistic experiences apply to you, including meltdowns and shutdowns.
MODULE #10
We wrap it up with info to help you decide your next steps, whether that be self-identification or further exploration. We talk about what to do once you know and cover things like masking, self accomodation/advocacy, telling others and/or preparing for formal assessment.
Plus: companion workbooks
- A dedicated written workbook for every A and B criterion
- Clear, neuroaffirming summaries and info recaps so you do not have to take notes
- AÂ quick neurotypical contrast snapshot
- Fillable worksheets with reflection questions to capture your own examples, patterns, and “notice” moments
-Self-check pages with gentle prompts to see what resonates for you
- A small unmasking tip you can try at your pace
- Printable PDFs designed for calm reading that are also able to be filled in digitally
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FAQs
Autistic people often like to have plenty of information and to know what to expect before making decisions. I have gathered the most common questions and clear answers below so you can understand what is included, how it works, and what to expect.