Published on 12, July, 2020
I think I am on the autism spectrum but I keep hearing/reading that people with autism struggle with understanding nuances in meaning of words or don't understand sarcasm.
As far as I can remember I didn't feel confused with sarcasm and I've learnt the art pretty well that I am known for my caustic humour. I also love poetry and verbal imagery having been an avid reader when I had more time, as a child relied on a very active imagined alternative reality to get through some school situations.
Does that exclude me from being autistic? I'm afraid of going any further if it's all just in my mind.
do this online test
https://psychology-tools.com/test/autism-spectrum-quotient
it will give u an indication how autistic you are
That's interesting Aidie. I have just double-checked my daughter's score on her AQ-10, the test you give the link to above, and she only scored 2. where you need more than a 6 to be considered for assessment but at a thorough clinical assessment she was found to have ASD. The test is a very blunt, unsubtle tool. I thought this at the time but didn't follow up with the assessors.
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