Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi all,
I am 34, dyslexic but no diagnosis of autism.
Two close family members of mine have been diagnosed with autism in the past 2 years.
After some time off work with Mental Health issues and subsequently leaving, I am starting to think I may be autistic too.
I often struggle with social situations (not servery but noticeably). I struggle a lot with change and disorganization (a large part of my leaving my job). I also struggle a lot with particular noise stimuli (particularly road noise/traffic) to the point where I just have to leave / go somewhere without noise.
These things haven't held me back too much (I am a reasonably successful product designer) but after leaving 2 good jobs because of Mental Health / burnout, deteriorating professional relationships (Which in my opinion have arisen from poor management. Possibly due my me need to be managed differently?) I am starting to wonder if there is more too my mental Health issues and my inability to stay in a job for 2-3 years.
Has anyone else had a similar experience? Does this sound like it could be autism / related to autism?And if so, does anyone have any advice on how to move forward / get assessed?
Thanks,
WR
Well I have autism and dyslexia and my nephews have both too my mum had it. I think my dad does. I saw my doctor today asked about my sister said she thinks she is to she went to a specialist school for learning dis we both had many test when we when we were children. My doctor said it runs in families so if your sisters children have it she more than likely will too.
Hi NAS76713,Yes, it seams to run in our family too (autism and dyslexia). Although it is only quite recently that my family members have been diagnosed. In our family both have been diagnosed through 3 generations.