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I was just wondering what were the signs that originally made you realise you have/might have autism?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!

moon over 4 years ago

In the past I had no real clue what Autism was.

My wife's friend watched "Chris Packham - Aspergers and Me" and suggested we watch it.

Blew my mind seeing someone else experiencing difficulties I've always had (and realising that most people don't think like me).
Pikl over 4 years ago

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.
GuybrushThreepwood over 4 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?