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What made you realise you have/might have autism?

NAS74648

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I was just wondering what were the signs that originally made you realise you have/might have autism?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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  • I had always felt i was different and weird, but never suspected autism until a therapist suggested it. As a child i lived in my own fantasy world. Was completely obsessive over art. Wouldn't go anywhere unless I knew where we were going and the reason for the visit.

  • in reply to Pikl

    That's similar to me, felt different but didn't suspect. I was diagnosed in 2017 after an EIT Psychiatrist asked if I would like to be assessed. I said ok and they told me I had aspergers after the assessment. I'm only now on the path to recieving support. It's strange how I was diagnosed without much effort whereas others really struggle to get it.

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  • in reply to Pikl

    That's similar to me, felt different but didn't suspect. I was diagnosed in 2017 after an EIT Psychiatrist asked if I would like to be assessed. I said ok and they told me I had aspergers after the assessment. I'm only now on the path to recieving support. It's strange how I was diagnosed without much effort whereas others really struggle to get it.

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