Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello All, I have felt different for ever I recently saw a physio who suggested autism, I was there for my knee because I keep walking into things. I came home and looked online for any lnk I could find showing autistic traits in women, I am 51 I found a few but I was wondering if there is one that anyone could recommend as I want to get as much evidence together before I see my gp.
Thanks
You are very welcome!
Thank you
The simplest way is to take an online test - some are free and this should give you a decent indication as to whether it is worth looking further into the matter.
I would start with:
https://www.thevividmind.org/blog/test/autism-test-online/
If this suggests autism then have a read at the following book and make notes on what traits you identify in yourself:
Understanding Autism For Dummies - Stephen Shore, Linda G. Rastelli, Temple Grandin (2006)ISBN 0764525476
Armed with this list, make a GP appointment and ask for a referral to be tested for autism. Expect a wait list of several years, but go back a week later and ask about the "right to choose" to go to a private assessment which they pay for.
Note that this is not available in Scotland.
Hi. Do you mean you are looking for resources about autistic women?
If so here are a couple:
Spectrum Women- Walking to the Beat of Autism
Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism https://amzn.eu/d/hQUefC3
Aucademy - Autistic Women video playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLth_YtwLg2GsiN5tN0OBRYDCqY2u6Ey6Z&si=9JZvEFNPDsw7FCAZ
Aucademy YouTube Channel
https://youtube.com/@aucademy6195?si=3bwCEasvrkCpEmqG
Embrace Autism- Autism Tests
https://embrace-autism.com/
Aucademy resources- Resources about different aspects of autistic experiences
https://aucademy.co.uk/books/#W-jump
https://aucademy.co.uk/starting-your-autistic-discovery-journey/
I hope these resources help you explore your autistic identity!