Published on 12, July, 2020
I know someone who suspects they have Autism. I know them well and for a very long time. As far as I know they have no sensory issues and routine isn’t important to them. They do find social situations and communication difficult. They can also become very obsessed whether it’s a hobby or interest or a problem that needs fixing. Would they be likely to get diagnosed with Autism based on this? .
Thank you
It's imposable to say. However there are 2 diagnostic crteria for autism
Routine and sensory issues fall under the 2nd but that's just 2 aspects of a much wider range of things that fall under the second category.
Also they are as interested in what he was like as a child as now because they expect "Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities" to show up more clearly in children where as adults tend to 'mask' that side of them selves. An obsessive hobby could fall under the second criteria.
Absolutely! There are a lot of signs of autism and it affects us all differently. My first sign of autism was that I used to cry and couldn't walk on sand and with bare feet. That was initially what led to my diagnosis. Try the online tests and the link Roy suggested and then discuss with your friend about talking to the GP to start the ball rolling. Be warned though unless your friend goes private it is a long wait on the NHS.
Hi, your friend doesn’t have to tick all the boxes, not two autistic people are the same. I would suggest they try a RADDS R test or AQ50., both are available online. The DSM-5 is the criteria usually used for a diagnosis, there are others. This is a video link that explains in an easy format how the DSM-5 is used.
https://youtu.be/1yva4RZW_s0