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Nancy

Hi

I’m new to the site and was hoping some of you nice ladies might give me a bit of advice. This is a very very short version of my story.   I am fairly certain my adult daughter is on the high functioning autistic spectrum.  I feel she also has an inkling but i think she may be scared.  I don’t think telling her bluntly what I think is the way forward so just wondered what prompted some of you to get a diagnosis. Again, I’m not trying to push her into anything I’m just looking for a bit of hope, I’m quite worried about her  and as she lives quite a distance from me it’s hard to talk to her or try to be there for her.

Thank you

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  • I’d find a good definition / list of symptoms for women , like the Tania Marshall check list, and send the link or pass it on. Just as something for her to consider. When I was young I would never have considered I was autistic as I only knew the ‘typical’ male presentation, I wish there was something this, or, even better, a mum who was interested enough to look into it for me. Even if it’s not ASD, good on you for trying to help.

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  • I’d find a good definition / list of symptoms for women , like the Tania Marshall check list, and send the link or pass it on. Just as something for her to consider. When I was young I would never have considered I was autistic as I only knew the ‘typical’ male presentation, I wish there was something this, or, even better, a mum who was interested enough to look into it for me. Even if it’s not ASD, good on you for trying to help.

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