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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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  • There’s another trait I’ve had for a very long time. Background anxiety. I became very consciously aware of it in my late teens. Looking back on it though I realized it started manifesting after I was held back in the 3rd grade. I still to this day have no idea what good that did anybody. Especially me!! I mean it’s not like they equipped me with any further tools. All they did was make me a further oddity. This is all old stuff that I’m not complaining about but trying to understand where I fit in. I’m retired now so I have more time to ponder. And maybe I might even be able to help others avoid some pitfalls that I fell into? That’s all assuming I’m even on the spectrum!! I could just be an odd duck. 

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  • There’s another trait I’ve had for a very long time. Background anxiety. I became very consciously aware of it in my late teens. Looking back on it though I realized it started manifesting after I was held back in the 3rd grade. I still to this day have no idea what good that did anybody. Especially me!! I mean it’s not like they equipped me with any further tools. All they did was make me a further oddity. This is all old stuff that I’m not complaining about but trying to understand where I fit in. I’m retired now so I have more time to ponder. And maybe I might even be able to help others avoid some pitfalls that I fell into? That’s all assuming I’m even on the spectrum!! I could just be an odd duck. 

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  • in reply to John C
    John C said:
    There’s another trait I’ve had for a very long time. Background anxiety.

    Could you just elaborate on what you mean by that? I’m just curious about what that looks like for you. 

    By the way, my AQ test scores have varied a little as well. They’re always in mid- to high- 30s, with the one used for my formal diagnosis coming out at 38.