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Hi - Self - Diagnosed and unsure what to do next...

Paul in Sussex
21 hours ago

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

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  • 2 hours ago

    Hi and welcome to the community! I’m self diagnosed, in my middle thirties. There are tests online, for example on the site embrace-autism.com there is AQ50, Aspie quiz, CATQ, but the most accurate in my opinion is RAADS because it also gives insight into your childhood and how you’ve changed over the years. These tests together give you a general picture of your traits. I find the sources online very helpful, they helped me find solutions to my problems, I find the emotional wheel very helpful because I’ve been struggling to recognize my emotions my whole life, there are also channels on YouTube, such as “Asperger from the inside” by Paul Micalleff. I also find this forum very helpful and I enjoy being part of it, the only social media channel I like. So I wish you find what you need here. 

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  • 2 hours ago

    Hi and welcome to the community! I’m self diagnosed, in my middle thirties. There are tests online, for example on the site embrace-autism.com there is AQ50, Aspie quiz, CATQ, but the most accurate in my opinion is RAADS because it also gives insight into your childhood and how you’ve changed over the years. These tests together give you a general picture of your traits. I find the sources online very helpful, they helped me find solutions to my problems, I find the emotional wheel very helpful because I’ve been struggling to recognize my emotions my whole life, there are also channels on YouTube, such as “Asperger from the inside” by Paul Micalleff. I also find this forum very helpful and I enjoy being part of it, the only social media channel I like. So I wish you find what you need here. 

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