Think I have autism

Thank you so much 

Yes i was studying autism that day and she said I’m autistic ! So .. it seemed like that was the unspoken bond or just a pure knowing of each other because we were both walking and did this recognition nod to each other and then she came to find me to say I know you - how and I was literally thinking and feeling exactly the same - I just knew her on some instinctual deep level and I didn’t know how but it was like seeing an old friend 

and then she said we have a badge we can wear and she started to say about how some people think we don’t need to wear masks but we do …   it’s what started to make me think ohhh … 

Best seek a social services assessment then, they will assess you for anything they can offer.

All these things are good evidence that an assessment for autism or something else is right, so make sure your GP knows enough to make that happen.

are you saying that person is autistic? because it works like that, except only for autistic women, I knew a girl as a kid, and she was non-speaking autistic and I had a feeling back then she knows I am different then other kids by the way she smiled to me, and she din't smile to others, and I heard many relations of autisticwomen recognising other autistic like you just described

The reason I thought I have it is I actually started to talking to a perfect stranger because we both said hi and thought that we recognised or knew each other somehow but didn’t know how and turns out that was the similarity by proxy 

Everyone in my life basically says there’s something special ‘ and needs taking care of ‘ and talented but challenged ‘ etc … it would be nice to  know what and rather than a vague something 

Thank you for your reply  I will watch this video later and reply to you x

Thank you for your reply - I’m over it just this person individually  happened to be inappropriate to the task at the time 

I am aware this can be a hurdle thank you for letting me know yes I would speak to the gp then if it seems appropriate 

Thank you for the reply

yes it would mean something to me for sure I did explain this and why but this particular person wasn’t appropriate  they do exist 

Yes I do need extra care 

You are right people have pointed out to me in a nice way signs of things that suggest special needs and I’ve definitely learned things the hard way in lots of instances 

My ex used to say I didn’t look at what was going on around me and that it was dangerous 

Hi

I would say if you autistic than it's going to be difficult for you to relate to anybody who's not autistic because of their different view of the world

I was diagnosed at 42, went through life not knowing why I don't get like others, and there is simple explanation called Double Empathy problem, watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y51w9j5eS50

and intelligence is irrelevant as it was mentioned, the same as allistic we can have from the lowest to the highest, though for us lowest means really difficult life

in kindergarden doctors put on me sticker 'difficult child' and I didn;t know about until 4 years ago, when my mom told me, but I reckon it added to other reasons why I was targeted by bullies, most of them were kids of prominent figures in local community, e.g. doctors, so I reckon doctor who stickered me told his son to stay away from me, and it was like painting a bullseye on my forehead

Hi, welcome.  Best way is go to your GP with a list of reasons and examples of why you feel you have autism, and why it would help.

Intelligence level is not relevant, these people are going to question you and observe you, they are going to spot things you might not be aware of, as you have said people you know have.

You might want to go right back to when you acted up at school, what was behind that, and what has happened since.

A diagnosis is not a golden ticket to acceptance and understanding by friends and family, it might happen to some but not all, its best to focus on what the diagnosis means for you.  You may be able to improve the situation once you are diagnosed and have a better idea of yourself, and maybe not blaming them when its likely difficulties on both sides.  You are an adult so can look elsewhere to be understood, and cared about, though cared for suggests you need looking after.

You say you are quite aware of how things work, but are you really aware of how you work?   Autistic people can lack awareness that needs others to point out, or by finding out the hard way as we go through life.  You may know of experiences that were painful, and likely due to being autistic and not aware enough, naive, or not thinking things through or well enough, or confused. 

From most of the posts on here, i can see alot of highly intelligent individuals.  Regardless of your perceived intellect, if you go for an assessment....they will basically pick up on it.  I know its said females can mask better than males, but i guess they know this.

A mental health nurse picked up on mine and sent me for an assessment, currently still awaiting.  What exactly did the m.h nurse you seen say?  This would have been an ideal person to ask to be put forward for a proper assessment.  Otherwise, first point of call is to ring your G.P and ask for a referal with why you think you may be autistic.

I hope this helps.