What made you realise you have/might have autism?

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I was just wondering what were the signs that originally made you realise you have/might have autism?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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  • Exactly the same here. My dad died when I was 13, my mother slowly went off the rails after that. She is a very angry and unpredictable woman. I only have her and one aunt, who is totally selfish and makes my mum look like a saint. And some distant relatives. I have in laws who also treat me like an alien and have never supported me.

    I consider my husband and daughter as my only family, thank god for them.

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