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hi,

welcome to the forumn. 

It is very hard to predict how people react to the fact you think you are Autistic

it will range from "Are n't we all a bit autistic" ( indifference) to shock  and horror. you  would think such a thing ( your mom perhaps )  to AHHHH that explains things more.

I told no one hile going for a diagnosis. One year after my diagnosis I havent told 99% of the people I work with because I cant tell how they will treat me after they know. 

How and when you tell others has to be judged by you because each family is different.  This is the most difficult part of the path of getting a diagnosis. 

I suggest asking your mum what you where like when you where young. She knows you best followed by any siblings

Ask her "Did you make friends when you where young"

Ask her "Did you show autistic traits  or was she concerned about your behaviour when in primary school"

If that doesnt sound possible ask any brother and sisters you have if your behaviour was different from others your age,

How close are your friends  ?  I consider a diagnosis personal and not something everyone/anyone needs to know.  Unless they have suspected you as being autistic / eccentric /odd. and said something along those lines to you.  

hi,

welcome to the forumn. 

It is very hard to predict how people react to the fact you think you are Autistic

it will range from "Are n't we all a bit autistic" ( indifference) to shock  and horror. you  would think such a thing ( your mom perhaps )  to AHHHH that explains things more.

I told no one hile going for a diagnosis. One year after my diagnosis I havent told 99% of the people I work with because I cant tell how they will treat me after they know. 

How and when you tell others has to be judged by you because each family is different.  This is the most difficult part of the path of getting a diagnosis. 

I suggest asking your mum what you where like when you where young. She knows you best followed by any siblings

Ask her "Did you make friends when you where young"

Ask her "Did you show autistic traits  or was she concerned about your behaviour when in primary school"

If that doesnt sound possible ask any brother and sisters you have if your behaviour was different from others your age,

How close are your friends  ?  I consider a diagnosis personal and not something everyone/anyone needs to know.  Unless they have suspected you as being autistic / eccentric /odd. and said something along those lines to you.