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What made you realise you have/might have autism?

NAS74648
over 2 years ago

Hey all, hope this is okay to post.

I’ve recently started to realise I may have autism - I originally thought it was ADHD but when I started looking at the crossover I realise that autism might be playing a role too!

I was just wondering what were the signs that originally made you realise you have/might have autism? Especially if you were diagnosed as an adult rather than as a child.

And a follow on question - looking back what did you do as a child that was likely due to autism? I want to get tested but seeing other peoples experiences I’m worried about the process - my memory is so rubbish I’m worried they’ll think I’m just wasting their time.

Thanks in advance! Yum

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  • over 2 years ago

    I always knew I was “different” but just thought I had a weird brain. When I was at uni my friends on a neurology course had taken an AQ test as part of learning about them (they all scored 10-15) and I had a go and scored in the high 20s. I understand what you mean about remembering childhood, my memory is awful! Have you taken any online AQ tests etc?

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  • over 2 years ago

    I always knew I was “different” but just thought I had a weird brain. When I was at uni my friends on a neurology course had taken an AQ test as part of learning about them (they all scored 10-15) and I had a go and scored in the high 20s. I understand what you mean about remembering childhood, my memory is awful! Have you taken any online AQ tests etc?

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