Is there benefits to be diagnosed? Are there consequences of being diagnosed? I'm definitely Autistic

I'm definitely Autistic, figured it out years ago, told my friends and half were "no your not" and the other half were "you didn't know?"

I'm finally doing more serious research and wishing I had know sooner and started learning about it as an early teenager.

When I start thinking I wish I had is when I go into the time to start mode.

But I digress, all the time, I'm thinking about getting diagnosed and wondering first "Are there any downsides? Will I not be able to ... because of this?" I know this is probably just paranoia and fear of change so I'm also asking "Will this help me in any way?"

I really would appreciate feedback, thank you

Michael / T-Rex / E(lectric) cobra maker