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John C

Hello, I’m new here. About a year ago I took the AQ test and scored in the 40’s. I’ve taken it several times since and have gotten lower score but I think the very lowest was 33. What are the chances I’m on the spectrum? The last being 37.  I’m 62yrs old so there is no answer that is going to rock my world as I’m very set in my ways. The cost of a formal diagnosis is more than I’d care to pay. Any sincere input would be appreciated. Thanks, John

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  • Hi, your results and stimming does indicate you could be autistic. There is a different test, it’s a RAADS-R test, maybe try that. Every autistic person is different, we often share some similar traits but also have very different ones.  As an older person you would have learnt to hide or mask autism more, it’s how we try to blend into the world. Are you looking for a formal diagnosis or are you happy to self diagnose? There is no right or wrong. There has been some good documentary’s on the TV recently, they might help you identify a bit more. The Chris Packham ones were good, Christine McGuinness aired one this week, Chanel 4 did one called,”Are you autistic?” All are available on catch-up. A good series of podcasts are on BBC Sounds called 1800 seconds on autism. Feel free to ask questions on this forum, we are a friendly bunch. If you are in the UK it’s often better to post in the daytime. Late night posts can get missed and pushed down the feed.

    Good luck Roy,

  • in reply to Roy

    Morning Roy.       (seeing as how we are mates-and-all-that-now, fyi - the poster did not mention any stimming)  Needless to say, I can see why and how you had read it that way.  Hope you have a good day mate.  Number.

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    Hi, he did answer his own message, he mentioned tapping and drumming fingers. I would take that as a stim. I will try to have a good day, I have to visit my mother so it could be a stressful one. Hope you have good day friend! Smiley

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  • in reply to Deleted User

    Hi, he did answer his own message, he mentioned tapping and drumming fingers. I would take that as a stim. I will try to have a good day, I have to visit my mother so it could be a stressful one. Hope you have good day friend! Smiley

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