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  1. I found out recently that back in 2011 , while reading some of my medical history from the GP that I was diagnosed with ‘development disorder of scholastic Skills, unspecified’… I tried to research it more and if I am right it can also lead to other things such as adhd or Autism?

My manager (I work in care) was talking to me the other week and brought up how she thinks I could possibly be autistic. My mum walked out when I was 10 years old but only two years later , my cousin commited suicide. My manager made the point that with all this going on in a small amount off time, it may have been missed.

  1. I’ve always struggled massively socially, just everyday things like with noise or Crowds off people leave me feeling really overwhelmed. I get quite irritated and my mood will switch fast… I try to keep my headphones on when possible but I can’t exactly do that at work which has led me to walking out a lot and nearly losing my job. 

But when I’m feeling excited or happy, I’ll get this burst off energy and do this repeated hand movement over my face ( which we now call zoomies). I like to carry a soft pillow around the house or just cuddle soft things for comfort. I could go on about aha. But I’ve thinking about if I should ring the doctors? I think I need some help because I can’t keep struggling like this… I don’t have anyone that I feel will support with this so don’t know how I go about it , when talking too the docter. 

  • Well, I did a few online tests. Try the AQ50. I printed those off and sent them to my GP with a list of reasons why I though autism might lie behind my difficulties and why I thought an assessment was essential. He referred me without having to actually book an appointment to talk to him.

    Anyway, we're autistic. The written word is always easier. 

    Good luck.

  • in reply to JuniperFromGallifrey

    Thank you! Of course you can use itGrin I’m planning to ring the docters this week but not 100% sure if they’d actually help me. But my gf and her mum said they’ll fight it if I don’t get any help

  • I am so sorry about your mum leaving. That's heartbreaking for any child. But I love the word roomies. I may just use it :)

    Autistics are a mismatch for modern society, and a diagnostic can help a little if just with employment. From what I understand, you'll need to take an exhausted list of traits and what are currently said to be 'symptoms' to your GP, but the waiting list can be years. Alternately, if you can afford a private diagnostic, that could be quicker. Another idea would be to find an autistic therapist and just start discussions on what to do next.

    Anyway, in reality we don't actually have symptoms. We're a different "design" of human with fantastic ways of perceiving and understanding the world. We just don't quite fit in competitive structures with little dependability, where words lose meaning and sensory elements are no longer human-friendly but efficient. x

  • Hi

    Looks like you might be autistic

    Though don't expect help from doctora

    But it 'll give you job security, they'll have to consider resaonable adjustments, e.g. headphones

  • Sounds like you have had quite a struggle and yes go to the docs and insist you need an assessment even if it rules out autism it will at least start the ball rolling. I went private for my daughter but that is very costly but its just quicker. Hope you get somewhere as it is a relief to find out you have something as you know how to deal with it then. Good luck Slight smile