Published on 12, July, 2020
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I was just wondering what were the signs that originally made you realise you have/might have autism?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!
I myself have discovered this, I’ve always had issues throughout my life , it’s always been labelled as something else, but reading about autism and taking various tests online I too think it’s possible I may be autistic. Still a lot to learn about it , I’m self diagnosing from what I’ve learned about myself, next step is to get an official diagnosis
Stevew said:self diagnosing
it is one of the signs of being autistic I think
I think so too.
If someone is going to spend time finding out about it, on a path of self discovery, and what they find resonates, then surely that is a sign.
Agree. I don't think "regular" people wonder so often about why they are like they are.