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I think I have an ASD, what should I do?

BrianSmith

I know this is asked a lot, but I can't find enough information. I'm quite nervous about approaching my doctor as I approached one before about a number issue I have and they basically dismissed the idea entirely.

Obviously I'm not looking for a diagnosis on here, but to briefly explain the situation, I have an anxiety disorder and depression. Both of which I am receiving treatment for...

The questions I have about that is - if I had an ASD, although I've only seen a psychiatrist for a few sessions, would they have picked up on it? And therefore does this mean that I don't have an ASD?

However, I'd like to be tested - by someone with knowledge in this area. What should I do? And if I go to the doctor, how should I approach the subject?

I've heard that it's difficult to find someone able to assess for this condition in adults, is this true? I live in Scotland.

I also have issue with numbers, math in general, but also seeing numbers in the wrong order, this has caused problems in two work places, however, when I approached the doctor about this, they dismissed it. 

So,  what should I do from here?

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  • BrianSmith said:

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    This as well as the myth that people on the spectrum do not have an imagination is something I'm battling against right now.

    What is meant exactly by not having an imagination?  I can see things very clearly in pictures in my head.  If you ask me to picture a car I can imagine one, though I would want to know what make and model.  I'm not very good at making up stories though, and I'm the world's worst liar Smile

    Getting back to the discussion about eye contact, I had the ultimate critical situation today as far as this is concerned:  a job interview.  I was very conscious of maintaining the appropiate eye contact throughout and I hope I didn't overdo it and stare.  One of the interviewers was sitting parallel to me and could see my hands so I wasn't able to fidget under the table as I usually do when nervous.  Job interviews are a nightmare and I fret over them a lot but I have to do them if I want a job.  I feel so self-conscious and awkward and worry in case I say the wrong thing.  Also, I have the tendency to over-elaborate and repeat myself, or I start a sentence and don't know to end it.  And I worry about what to wear.

    Firstly, hope your inteview went well, good luck Smile

    I can totally relate with how you feel with interview, I am always trying to maintain the right level of eye contact (not too little and definitely not too much!) and I never really know where to put my hands.

    Once, during an interview I tried using my hands to emphasise what I was saying through hand gestures. I thought it might help me come accross better. And I nearly knocked a glass of water off the table! Embarassed

    As for imagination, I can make up some stories which give my friends a laugh (and sometimes annoy) which makes me wonder if I can't have an ASD because of this, but surely some people can tell stories/jokes?

    Thanks Brian, the interview seemed ok to me, but I'm not not very good at picking up on the vibes.   I'll probably find out tomorrow if I got it or not.

    When you say make up stories are you making them up as you go along or are you recounting them?  I can tell jokes and recount stories too, though I'm a hopeless actress and find it hard to give the joke the correct intonation to make it funny.  It's much harder to make them up.

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  • BrianSmith said:

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    This as well as the myth that people on the spectrum do not have an imagination is something I'm battling against right now.

    What is meant exactly by not having an imagination?  I can see things very clearly in pictures in my head.  If you ask me to picture a car I can imagine one, though I would want to know what make and model.  I'm not very good at making up stories though, and I'm the world's worst liar Smile

    Getting back to the discussion about eye contact, I had the ultimate critical situation today as far as this is concerned:  a job interview.  I was very conscious of maintaining the appropiate eye contact throughout and I hope I didn't overdo it and stare.  One of the interviewers was sitting parallel to me and could see my hands so I wasn't able to fidget under the table as I usually do when nervous.  Job interviews are a nightmare and I fret over them a lot but I have to do them if I want a job.  I feel so self-conscious and awkward and worry in case I say the wrong thing.  Also, I have the tendency to over-elaborate and repeat myself, or I start a sentence and don't know to end it.  And I worry about what to wear.

    Firstly, hope your inteview went well, good luck Smile

    I can totally relate with how you feel with interview, I am always trying to maintain the right level of eye contact (not too little and definitely not too much!) and I never really know where to put my hands.

    Once, during an interview I tried using my hands to emphasise what I was saying through hand gestures. I thought it might help me come accross better. And I nearly knocked a glass of water off the table! Embarassed

    As for imagination, I can make up some stories which give my friends a laugh (and sometimes annoy) which makes me wonder if I can't have an ASD because of this, but surely some people can tell stories/jokes?

    Thanks Brian, the interview seemed ok to me, but I'm not not very good at picking up on the vibes.   I'll probably find out tomorrow if I got it or not.

    When you say make up stories are you making them up as you go along or are you recounting them?  I can tell jokes and recount stories too, though I'm a hopeless actress and find it hard to give the joke the correct intonation to make it funny.  It's much harder to make them up.

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