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Autism v trauma

Snookiebookie

Hi 

I'm exploring whether I may be autistic.  

I'm a 54 year old woman who has had a LOT of emotional trauma and subsequently a LOT of therapy.  Despite that I still struggle on an existential level.  I've recently wondered about Autism as a cause of some of my issues.

I have spoken to my therapist and explained about my thoughts.  She hasn't dismissed it. But she thinks it's going to be impossible to tell trauma from Autism. 

I don't want or need a full diagnosis.   I just would like a small confirmation.  I'm in UK so, subject to NHS.  I am considering an initial assessment via a private company (circa £100).  

My concern is if I go to GP I'll get 'filtered out'.  

The traits I chime with are 

1 parasocial bonds

2 rich inner world/fantasy

3 monotropic/deep dives/hobbies

4 tomboy/nor jiving with girls and girly things

5 never knowing the right thing. Having to learn social cues

6 difficult in change of script/situations

7 intensity and disproportionate emotions

8 perfectionism. Dislike of open loops

9 difficulty and high cost of loads

10 stims - lip chewing

11 test scores - see below

12 dislike of social norms - illicit internal reaction

My scores

EQ 38

CAT-Q 122

RAADS-R 80 (social relatedness 41)

AQ 22

SQ 63

ASRS 9

Aspie 84(85%NT)

RSD 104 high. Anticipatory anxiety of rejection 29

ACE-Q 5

Any thoughts?

Parents

  • Hi, it's worth exploring the possibility of being autistic,  but the final answer can come only from a diagnostician.  As far as I know a good trained professional will be able to tell trauma from autism apart. Getting the formal diagnosis may be hard, there is also another question- how much it's needed. 

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  • Hi, it's worth exploring the possibility of being autistic,  but the final answer can come only from a diagnostician.  As far as I know a good trained professional will be able to tell trauma from autism apart. Getting the formal diagnosis may be hard, there is also another question- how much it's needed. 

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