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Diagnosed with autism

Chrisruss78

Hello.

im 46 diagnosed with level 1 autism and high chance adhd with mental health.

Diagnostic Outcome:
1) DSM V 299.00 Autism Spectrum Condition – Level 1
(ICD10 classification F84.0 Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Additional Note
i) ADHD features were evident in the clinical assessment and Christine met the
threshold within her ASRS screening for ADHD, warranting formal assessment
for ADHD in line with NICE guidance.
(This is not a diagnosis)
The full assessment concluded that Christine meets the criteria for Autism
Spectrum Condition in line with the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorders fifth edition DSM-V. DSM-V diagnostic criteria include:
A. Persistent difficulties in social communication and social interaction across
contexts and manifested by all three of the following:
1. Difficulties in social-emotional reciprocity
2. Difficulties in nonverbal communicative behaviours used for social
interaction
3. Difficulties in developing and maintaining relationships and friendships
B. Restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests or activities as
manifested by the following:
1. Excessive adherence to routines, ritualised patterns of verbal or
nonverbal behaviour, or excessive resistances to change.
2. Highly restricted, fixated interest that are atypical in intensity or focus.
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3. Hyper or hypo reactivity to sensory input or unusual interest in sensory
aspects of the environment.

im confused by it all 

i am confused and d

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  • Hi Chris and welcome to the forum. I'm female, in my sixties and retired.

    Can you explain why you are confused by your diagnosis? Is it that you do not understand which of your behaviours show the traits outlined in the diagnostic outcome? 

    I will try to explain what each criteria means:

    Difficulties in social-emotional reciprocity: Conversations can feel like a complex dance routine where you are unsure of many of the steps. You may have difficulty initiating or maintaining conversations, or you may speak about a topic for too long. You may be unsure when to smile or offer comfort. It can leave individuals feeling "out of step" with those around them.

    Difficulties in non verbal communicative behaviours: can include difficulties with eye contact, difficulties reading facial expressions, a difference in volume or tone of voice, problems with recognising faces.

    Difficulties in developing & maintaining friendships & relationships: The difficulties outlined in the last two categories can contribute to this, as you may misinterpret emotions or intentions in other people. You may also have trouble dealing with conflict, understanding if someone is joking, and being socially flexible.

    Ritualised patterns of behaviour: This can include humming, watching the same TV show or movie or listening to the same song over and over again, nail biting, rocking/tapping, basing language in conversations on phrases heard in a TV show/movie, and lining objects up in a certain way. I'm sure you understand what is meant by adherence to routines and resistance to change, but you might not know that it can also include difficulty changing task, perfectionism and strict rule following.

    Highly fixated, intense interests: Your interests may be non traditional/unique, or you may spend hours learning about and researching your interest to give you an unusual level of knowledge about it.

    Hyper/hypo reactivity to sensory input: Hyper may include noticing small sounds that others don't, disliking tight clothing or certain fabrics, sensitivity to sounds, smells or bright lights, disliking being touched or hugged, disliking crowded environments, Hypo can include not noticing pain or seeking out intense sensory experiences (such as spinning around or eating very spicy foods)

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  • Hi Chris and welcome to the forum. I'm female, in my sixties and retired.

    Can you explain why you are confused by your diagnosis? Is it that you do not understand which of your behaviours show the traits outlined in the diagnostic outcome? 

    I will try to explain what each criteria means:

    Difficulties in social-emotional reciprocity: Conversations can feel like a complex dance routine where you are unsure of many of the steps. You may have difficulty initiating or maintaining conversations, or you may speak about a topic for too long. You may be unsure when to smile or offer comfort. It can leave individuals feeling "out of step" with those around them.

    Difficulties in non verbal communicative behaviours: can include difficulties with eye contact, difficulties reading facial expressions, a difference in volume or tone of voice, problems with recognising faces.

    Difficulties in developing & maintaining friendships & relationships: The difficulties outlined in the last two categories can contribute to this, as you may misinterpret emotions or intentions in other people. You may also have trouble dealing with conflict, understanding if someone is joking, and being socially flexible.

    Ritualised patterns of behaviour: This can include humming, watching the same TV show or movie or listening to the same song over and over again, nail biting, rocking/tapping, basing language in conversations on phrases heard in a TV show/movie, and lining objects up in a certain way. I'm sure you understand what is meant by adherence to routines and resistance to change, but you might not know that it can also include difficulty changing task, perfectionism and strict rule following.

    Highly fixated, intense interests: Your interests may be non traditional/unique, or you may spend hours learning about and researching your interest to give you an unusual level of knowledge about it.

    Hyper/hypo reactivity to sensory input: Hyper may include noticing small sounds that others don't, disliking tight clothing or certain fabrics, sensitivity to sounds, smells or bright lights, disliking being touched or hugged, disliking crowded environments, Hypo can include not noticing pain or seeking out intense sensory experiences (such as spinning around or eating very spicy foods)

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