Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi all
I am a 64 years old male. I have self - diagnosed as autistic on the strength of some Youtube videos I watched recently. I have a previous diagnosis of ADD from about 25 years ago (private), this was refuted by Maudsley about 15 years ago because I don't apparently respond appropriately to methylphenidate... I tried the drug again a couple of years ago but it didn't end well.
My questions revolve around diagnosis and help.
Are there reputable online tests for autism that I could take to have a better picture of where I am with this.
I am based on the coast between Brighton and Eastbourne, could anyone recomend a therapist? I would dearly like to gain some sort of perspective on what to do about this 'diagnosis' - or if the diagnosis is inapropriate then some guidance generally.
Not looking for sympathy here just a grown up perspective.
Thanks in advance
Paul
As advised (many thanks) I went to Embrace Autism - I took a couple of tests:
AQ: I achieved 37 / 50, apparently over 26 makes autism likely (I forget the exact terminology).
Aspie Quiz: 132 / 200. which equates to a 97% likelihood of being autistic.
Not exactly marginal results eh? It makes me wonder how I get out of bed in a morning... I guess a decent IQ and lots of mental effort - no wonder I have been knackered my whole life :- (
Regards
P
Paul in Sussex said:no wonder I have been knackered my whole life :
No wonder indeed! :)
Autistic fatigue - a guide for autistic adults
Book ordered. Should be here tomorrow. Good old Amazon.