As a new member and as I browse around the discussion board it's the first discussion point I wish to enquire make a contribution about.
Is this a common experience particularly of those who have been diagnosed later as an adult?
I haven't been diagnosed yet but I have periods of thought which say well I am able to speak articulately, I can make some eye contact with people and just from looking at me as I present there are no immediate signs of autism. I probably wouldn't appear autistic to neurotypical people and those not as knowledgeable and I don't satisfy the stereotypical perception of an autistic person. A lot of it with me feels like it is hidden or comes from evidence from my childhood. They wouldn't be able to ascertain it from sitting in a room sitting opposite me.
Edit: I am an overthinker so this is probably contributing to the above thoughts. So my overthinking also is making me doubt what I'm doing in seeking a diagnosis so later on in life. .
I guess I am concerned for the diagnostic process and hope that it is thorough.
Thanks in advance
