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I was just wondering what were the signs that originally made you realise you have/might have autism?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!
Back to the original question in this thread. The simplest answer is 59 years of difficulties, with a further difficult 2 years before someone agreed. And another difficult 4 years since when just about no one would agree, but during which time I self-added ADHD & dyspraxia (amongst others) to the bucket list. The evidence has continued to arrive almost daily for the last 7 years. The 'why' it turned out this way will probably never be answered, and it might well be a mix of genetics, natal trauma, childhood illness and head injuries anyway. But not likely to fall down any time soon. I guess I have quite a stubborn and recalcitrant streak, which also accounts for my being quite solitary. Life goes on!