I Think I Might Be Autistic... Now What?!

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After living a pretty "normal" life, I was diagnosed with autism at 31 years of age. Pursuing the diagnosis was a big decision that came with many questions. I'm here to answer those questions for you and explore the overall challenges and benefits of the diagnostic process.
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@BladeX11883 Год назад

I am currently self-diagnosed at 39. I haven't gotten official because of the money and much gaslighting and uneducated professionals to/and about adult women. Also, I wouldn't know what to know what to do with an official diagnosis, there is not adult support for autism. The best thing for me I think is to educate my self and start to unpack and understand myself and how I think and act, and listen to others and how they handle, adapt, accommodate, and more for various situations.

@MomontheSpectrum Год назад

Yes educating yourself and better understanding your patterns can change everything! For me it led to greater self compassion and acceptance.

@SaveTheWorld2022 Год назад

My daughter has been diagnosed recently (although we knew it since she was 4). Surprisingly the specialist told me that after talking to me for 5 min I am definitely on the spectrum. I’m thinking about getting official diagnosis so that I can make piece with some of my “troubles” that I now realise are just my differences from the “normal “ world”. I did the Aspie quiz got “broader autism cluster 126/200. Does it mean I am highly likely autistic or something else?

@astralarchaeology5840 11 месяцев назад

So true about uneducated "professionals." I went to my GP today to try and begin the path to diagnosis, and this twerp (brand new doctor) looked at me and said, "That's something that should have been diagnosed 54 years ago." 😡I could not believe that I had to educate HIM on this. So needless to say, I will not be seeing him again.

@forestsunset9617 11 месяцев назад

Same here. 45 and found out from a counselling session I probably have ASD. but what is the point in getting an official diagnosis? no point. I already understand why I do things and the world isn't going to change just because I have apiece of paper. seems pointless.

@srldwg 9 месяцев назад

@@forestsunset9617I agree!

@whitneymason406 3 года назад

My son was diagnosed at 2 and he's now 4. I went onto RU-vid for support and advice and I kept getting suggested videos on autism in adult and in females. I clicked and almost had a panic attack once I realized I'm on the spectrum too. I just thought I was overly sensitive, anxious, individual who suffered from depression. Throughout my life most doctors thought my behavior came from my childhood trauma and I began to consider myself a bit of a basket case. I actually just got my diagnosis at age 30 this month. Looking back on life through a different lens is interesting and a little painful at times. I'm still processing how I feel about it, but I'm glad to know I'm not alone. Thanks for sharing this video!

@MomontheSpectrum 2 года назад

Wow what a journey! I'm so glad you shared it with me. It is so interesting to look back at your life through a different lens. All the feels - relief, comfort, understanding, pain, sadness, disbelief... it's a roller coaster. It's also interesting how I've seen that many times, seeing it in our kids first is what leads us on our own journeys of discovery. Best of luck to you! Please let me know if there are any additional resources I can share that might be helpful to you.

@whitneymason406 2 года назад

@@MomontheSpectrum Thank you I really appreciate it!

@torib5461 2 года назад

This is also what happened to me. It didn’t even click when I was researching for my son, only when I saw how it manifested in females! 🤯

@whitneymason406 2 года назад

@@torib5461 Exactly! My son is support level 3 and nonverbal so when he was diagnosed I never considered it for myself since we present so differently. I was initially baffled how no one in our family had been every diagnosed with autism and suddenly I have a child with it. Now a lot of my extended family members are starting to consider it for themselves and their parents and children. It's amazing how just one child could unlock knowledge for so many, thanks for sharing! :)

@MomontheSpectrum 2 года назад

@@whitneymason406 Seeking health and wholeness is contagious!

@mommaA505 2 года назад

I got diagnosed a month ago at 40. I am so glad I did. It took 2 years for me to get my appointment. I realized I was autistic after my daughter was diagnosed. Growing up I thought there was something wrong with me. Now i have something to explain it. I’m not broken. I also understand my daughter. We are so much alike. 😊.

@MomontheSpectrum 2 года назад

So glad you were able to get some answers! I bet that waiting period was challenging. Thanks for sharing this! It made me smile.

@Volkbrecht 8 месяцев назад

What? There IS something wrong with you. Well, maybe not wrong, but different from the majority, and you knew it all the time. Why would you need a doctor to validate your perception?

@stickyfox 7 месяцев назад

@@Volkbrecht I wonder the same. What's the use. I've suffered my whole life for *something* that, if it's ASD, isn't accepted by society as "good enough" and for which no accommodations really exist anyway.... and which I might not even have... so in my opinion, if I can skip the thousands of dollars of diagnostic costs, public stigma, and months or years of work, while in the meantime use behavioral and pharmaceutical options that work for me... what's to gain from getting it on paper? It's like having to write a resume after you've already worked at the place for years.

@RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light Месяц назад

Yes same!!! My two daughters just got diagnosed, then I did!! I'm 44!!! I'm ADHD too!!! Cheers for us awesome neurodivergents!

@MyVintageMoon Год назад

I recently was diagnosed at 57. It has been wonderful to finally understand the questions of why I am the way I am.

@astralarchaeology5840 11 месяцев назад

Diagnosed at 56. I wish I had been privy to this information decades ago, but people of our generation either didn't know about it, or it was shameful to talk about. Even today, my mother is ashamed of my diagnosis.

@Volkbrecht 8 месяцев назад

Is the why really that important? Once you know yourself and how to deal with your peculiarities, does the label really matter?

@daisyviluck7932 7 месяцев назад

@@astralarchaeology5840 50something year old woman here. The problem was, the diagnostic criteria was *way* different. When we were little kids, “Autistic” meant that non-verbal kid rocking and stimming in the corner who you probably never met because they were institutionalized, or else the person who was mostly nonverbal and not independent, but was a genius at math or music, that maybe you saw on a TV show once. My brother was diagnosed in the 80s with PDD-NOS, and at that time, the concept of autism being on a spectrum was very new among professionals, and definitely not a mainstream concept. My brother had significant impairments, but was verbal and even cuddly with our mom and me (he’s a lot younger than me). Girls who didn’t fit in were “late bloomers” or “kind of an odd duck”. But if you weren’t disruptive, there was no perceived need for diagnoses 🤷🏻‍♀️.

@kaffarghost3223 7 месяцев назад

@@Volkbrechtmy life ‘hacks’ don’t work anymore, and that’s why I needed to find out what was wrong/happening. Everything turned upside down at 45. At 56 I’m just now starting to understand. As the video stated, you don’t have to find out. If you r good, then no need, but if you r struggling and would like possible answers it may be a direction to look. I’m struggling.

@Calcaneus123 3 месяца назад

I’m 59 and have just started down this path. I’ve always struggled and “knew” that I was most likely autistic, but as I’ve gotten older it’s been harder to keep the mask on. Just not enough “spoons” to keep up the facade. I’ve done every self diagnostic test that I could find out there multiple times just to be sure. The “Aspie Quiz” is my favorite as it is the most in depth. It scored “144 of 200. 99% probability of being atypical (autistic/neurodiverse)”. Do. I have an official diagnosis? No. Would it benefit me to have one? Probably not, other than confirmation. After the quizzes, observing autistic adults on RU-vid and in life, reading experiences on various autistic forums, I’m confident that yes, I am autistic. Having a better understanding of why I’ve always been “different”, or weird” has helped tremendously. Finding out life hacks to deal with the problems has been a godsend. I probably won’t completely unmask myself, but unmasking certain parts of my life, and not holding so tightly to the mask in others is giving me the use of more of my “spoons”. Burnouts and meltdowns are definitely not going to go away, but are fewer and further between. Hopefully this helps someone.

@TwinklingofaneyeLoveStoryofGod 9 месяцев назад

I’ve been relating to you and Autism. I now understand everything that I struggled as a child and adult. Does anyone else who is undiagnosed feel like they have been overcompensating to try and be what is wanted in society and that leaves you drained and not wanting to do anything for awhile. This has been my life for as long as I can remember. It’s like a breath of fresh air to now know the “WHYs” I have struggled for so long. Thank again for sharing your truth Shalom

@scandelicious764 8 месяцев назад

I wasn’t even half way through the Aspie Quiz before I started to realize a lot of these traits are familiar. I’m turning 49 tomorrow and I keep fluctuating between relief and mourning for all of the unnecessary suffering. The result was 100% likely I am on the spectrum. My graph was very lopsided. I was surprised and, naturally, started to cry. I can best describe it as the moment I understood what a person feels when a cochlear implant is turned on for the first time. I’m overwhelmed, relieved, and things are finally clear. Mostly I feel relief, but I definitely want to get a professional diagnosis.

@s.f.nightingale1735 5 месяцев назад

I'm at 93%, and everyone in my family thinks all the stuff we do is just normal, like being really introverted, and anxious, and not being able to relax because someone on the other side of the house is listening to an audio book, is normal. And I don't think even if I had a diagnosis, that there will be resources to help where I am. But it is a relief.

@heatherwilliams3748 4 месяца назад

@@s.f.nightingale1735 I feel the same way about a diagnosis. The struggles I've had with socializing have persisted my entire life, from my earliest memories. I'm 35 now so I'm pretty sure there's not much out there that's going to change how my brain responds in these settings. But yeah, it would explain a LOT that's for sure.

@thelastmotel 3 месяца назад

Asperger's hasn't been a diagnosis for ten years...

@scandelicious764 3 месяца назад

@@thelastmotelfeel free to take that up with the folks who run the aspie quiz website.

@catejonsson8366 2 месяца назад

I just did the Aspie Quiz and my result was 99% lol And I had the same experience of familiarity. Have been going down the rabbit hole of research this past week and finally feeling the relief of getting some answers (there's been a lot of tears). I even spoke with my former therapist yesterday, I had asked her if she ever suspected that I might be autistic, and her answer was "yes, I definitely think you are" lol On the fence about pursuing an official diagnosis. My brain wants the validation of it being "official" but my wallet doesn't :p So glad you're feeling relief too, and can also relate to the feeling of mourning.

@shadowfox933 2 года назад

I debated going for a diagnosis, but for me in my situation, I just couldn't justify it to myself. The wait list where I live is two years if I'm lucky, and to find a private practitioner I would have to drive almost five hours one way. Also, everything I would want for myself in accommodations are things I already do for myself. So for now at least, I am content just in knowing based on my experiences researching autism and interacting with autistic people online. I may change my mind in the future Thank you for making content like this, though. I grew up feeling quite alone in this world, and there are not words to express how enlightening it has been to find out that there are other people like me out there

@MomontheSpectrum 2 года назад

I agree finding others with similar experiences has been life-changing for me. Sounds like you've thought through your options and are doing what is best for you at the moment! For me, once I started studying autism, I knew that I knew that I knew that I was autistic. The formal diagnosis was mostly for those close to me.

@astralarchaeology5840 11 месяцев назад

Me too

@KaitlinChristel Год назад

I just got diagnosed with ASD at 32. I feel so free and more like myself. I’m so happy I did this. Thanks for your beautiful message and video, this is such a positive video and I hope others discover their true selves too ☺️

@miriamadahan1730 Год назад

I love your authenticity and how you make it safe to be real. I'm not autistic. I'm an 80-year old HSP - Highly Sensitive Person, diagnosed with anxiety disorders, depression and bi-polar. Yet SO MUCH OF WHAT YOU DESCRIBE IS TOTALLY applicable - like difficulties with socializing, the need for routines and predictability to help us feel SAFE, unusual sensitivity to noise/ food and fabrics! I wish there were an "acceptable" diagnoses like Aspie or Autistic that would help other HSPs develop self-compassion. Too many HSPs are put on psych meds which destroy their ability to function, to feel pleasure and to build self-respect. I teach people how to MANAGE their emotions instead of trying to suppress them, as many therapists do.

@mynamenotgiven5717 Год назад

Recently took the Autism Quotient Test: scored 46 out of 50. Significant traits for Autism. Explains so much that's occurred in my life and why I struggle so much to do "simple," "normal," "average" everyday things.

@MomontheSpectrum Год назад

Absolutely!

@srldwg 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for validating self diagnoses!

@CarbonFiberSwan 9 месяцев назад

I just took the test and scored 33. It said scores between 33 and 50 indicate significant autistic traits. I’m not real sure how to feel about that… I have felt like I am different all my life, but I don’t know what to do with a confirmation that it might be true. All I want is to be able to fit in and not draw attention to myself as “different”

@simply_stxr 7 месяцев назад

I did the same one and got 42 out of 50.

@anyascelticcreations 2 года назад

I haven't gotten an autism diagnosis but I really need to. What's holding me back: Feeling overwhelmed/executive function overload Not knowing a provider Cost. Though, shouldn't health insurance pay for that? Yeah. I guess that's it.

@prprprince6341 3 года назад

I'm pretty sure I'm on the spectrum but haven't got an official diagnosis yet still working on it. I will definitely be looking at adding ASD in adults to my focus as a future psychologist for sure.

@MomontheSpectrum 3 года назад

Awesome! We need more representation.

@imogenoliver 2 года назад

I just took the aspie quiz and thankfully it agrees with my self diagnosis of being autistic ☺️.

@thelastmotel 3 месяца назад

Asperger's hasn't been a diagnosis for 10 years

@lynncohen1297 Год назад

Finding your channel has been a real eye-opener for me, especially the video in which you described traits you displayed as a child. The bits about preferring to be alone at recess, preferring the boys' activities. being identified as "gifted" very early - wow, that sure was, and is, me. I've always been very introverted, but, at the same time, confident about my strengths, which has seemed contradictory in a way I couldn't reconcile. I still struggle with social cues, and am aware when I've said something in appropriate for a situation, but after I've said it. I'm always looking for patterns, especially in peoples' behavior, but in living life in general. I've got sensory sensitivities (especially to sound - I struggle with learning via lectures /auditory means - but also to stimulation of my skin). And it seems I get to a place of emotional overload, easier than others. I've done a couple of online "tests" and the results indicate I am in fact on the spectrum. BTW, they should be called "profiles," as the word "test" implies there's a "passing grade" and a "failing grade." I've been talking to my son about this (I'm 75, he's 55) and learned that he feels he's on the spectrum, too. He's stated that, when he was in school (say, 50-65 years ago), had there been today's level of awareness about autism and autism spectrum, he'd have been identified as on the spectrum. He's always had the ability to hyper-focus, and he had trouble with certain kinds of learning (notably, math), and I also learned in our recent conversations that he has synesthesia (which he's learned how to manage). I've explored the possibility of getting an "official" diagnosis, but it seems there are few such resources for adults; and at the end of the day, I'm OK with self-diagnosis. I'm pretty clear about identifying my behaviors, and knowing more about the spectrum has helped me put them in a context that makes a whole lot of sense. Thank you for being so forthright about sharing your experiences.

@BriBooth 3 года назад

I was diagnosed at 33. For me it was definitely worth it. I gained a lot of clarity about myself. I decided to start a channel as well 😊 I love supporting other neuro divergent creators! I subscribed.

@MomontheSpectrum 3 года назад

Thanks so much! You have so many great videos on your channel. How long have you had your channel?

@BriBooth 3 года назад

@@MomontheSpectrum hi I just started my channel 6 weeks ago 😊

@MomontheSpectrum 3 года назад

@@BriBooth wow!! that's great! so happy to be connected to you.

@danieladam5524 9 месяцев назад

I really appreciate your perspective here! Thank you for sharing. I guess I'd like to just mention getting a formal diagnosis for those that have trauma or complex trauma can take a much longer time than without. Unfortunately

@MintyCow101 Год назад

Ive taken other tests like the aspie quiz as well, I scored 172/200 for the aspie quiz.

@itsicandy 2 месяца назад

Hello, I wanted to post and say thank you so much for all your content.*hugs* I'll make the long story short and say that after someone asked my spouse if I might be autistic, I brushed it off. Then maybe a week or so later one of your videos was recommended that covered autism in women. I watched it and was blown away! From then on autism because my special interest and I've watched many more of your videos including other advocates, and you helped me open my eyes and do my research and write down my experiences so that I was able to be assessed and was diagnosed at age 41 in May of 2024. I was lucky that my general health care provider had an behavioral health department in it, and it took some work but I was referred to a psychologist that was able to assess me pretty quickly and with my insurance accepted. All my homework done in advance made their job easier I was told, that's thanks to you! Keep putting out the good content!

@alician.5869 2 года назад

According to the Aspie Quiz I’m somewhere on the spectrum so I feel like an official diagnosis would be helpful for me I’ve been suspecting that I might have either ADHD, or be somewhere on the spectrum. Thank you for the information!

@MomontheSpectrum 2 года назад

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience here.

@idofps9709 11 месяцев назад

Those tests mean nothing friend. You cant look at yourself objectively.

@ModelkitStuff Год назад

loved this video I have just been referred for an autism diagnosis at 52! and knowing that I probably am makes my life so far make so much more sense

@astralarchaeology5840 11 месяцев назад

And me at 56, so I understand

@karenorgan6203 Год назад

You can wait until awetistic burnout, find yourself unable to mask and then get a diagnosis, presuming you survive … this is a hard path (figured it out at 47)

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@fractaldonut-embodythrough4169 Год назад

I feel close to this and not sure if it’s giving less Fs in my maturity, or becoming more of myself (both?) - but have been close to divorce this year in part because I’m having such a hard time being a parent to someone who is very different from me, and my husband constantly sides with our daughter - saying she’s just being a kid and I’m the adult, however, I need boundaries - I think everyone does and this is normal, but it’s certainly not the first time I’ve felt broken or different.

@karenorgan6203 Год назад

@@fractaldonut-embodythrough4169 I feel you, my partner and I are in couples therapy, but I'm not sure how it's going. M

@KnitWitch 9 дней назад

EXACTLY what I'm going through at 55.

@karaamundson3964 Год назад

Thanks so much for this channel! It's so helpful every time I watch. I'm 57 years old, waxing more and more sure I'm on the spectrum since @ 2003. The few people I mentioned this to brushed it off--I think it scared them. My bf has insisted that without a diagnosis, it wasn't real. I, too, have a long list (really an interconnective web of behaviors and idiopathic issues. But I've always been employed under the poverty line (doing excellent work...but that's another symptom) and since 2020, I've been unemployed (for no clear reason after17 years of excellent assessments, and the Unemployment Office, suspicious, didn't pay out for 4 months...this, too, seems at present like spectrum blowback). So being able to afford diagnosis is not realistic. Health care where I live is good, and though the local university doesn't have a strong upper level psychology department, my neurologist may be able to keep an eye out for studies in the next city over.

@visionvixxen 2 года назад

Thank you so much for al of your input… so many years can get lost when you are not your own self advocate.

@becurious17 2 года назад

Hi Tay. Thank you so much for all of the helpful content you produce and share with us. I found your channel a few weeks ago and have been heavily in research mode since I started to question if I might be on the autism spectrum. You mentioned Dr. Laura Sanders and it turns out that I live fairly close to her assessment center in Colorado! Now to save up the money and get that assessment. 🙌🏼 I know that for me it would be extremely helpful and validating to have a diagnosis. 🙏🏼 Thanks again for everything. Your channel is helping me so much! 💓 -Tiffany

@janinemills6732 2 года назад

There is a 2yr waiting list where I am in the UK, so I am glad you mentioned looking at this as self investment, it is a big bit of dough, and I am like you, I don't spend easily, especially on myself. Thanks for this post. X

@MomontheSpectrum 2 года назад

Hi Janine! You're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I sat with these online assessments for about 9 months before seeking an official diagnosis. For me, there was plenty to process and it brought a lot of clarity to my life even without an official diagnosis. Sending you warm wishes for clarity and patience, acceptance of where you are now and the ability to acknowledge the self nourishment available to you in this moment. If you'd like any reading suggestions, I have a video that might point you in the right direction!

@benjaminthomas5625 11 месяцев назад

Great video! Love watching them. Scored 31 on AQ test. My counselor thinks I might be autistic, wants me to be assessed. This has BLOWN my entire world! Since then I've been researching videos, articles day and night until I can get formally diagnosed. My wife thinks I'm autistic too which really shocked me after reading the DSM-5 criteria. A lot of things have made sense recently. A real eye opener to say the least. Btw, I followed the link for community but didn't understand what needed to be scheduled?

@100meerkats 9 месяцев назад

You are helping me like you have no idea. THANK YOU 🙏

@craigcarter400 Год назад

This video is very helpful. I am not sure when I will seek a professional diagnosis of Autism / Aspie and / or ADHD but just knowing through self - diagnosis since just before I turned 34 in December 2017 has helped.

@MomontheSpectrum Год назад

Glad it was helpful to you!

@SAMIIIB 6 месяцев назад

I’m so sure I’m AuDHD, I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD since 12, but I’m so confident that’s not all, especially because my twin brother is AuDHD…. Like hello… I’m so grateful for people bringing more awareness to female based experiences with autism, it’s so overlooked

@moleybear 2 года назад

Living with chronic health issues I spend a lot of time following chronic I’ll and disabled RU-vid. The more I watched asd RU-vidrs, the more I realised I am autistic. I started the journey to getting a formal diagnosis. I live in Australia and expect it to take at least 2 years to get tested. I want it to acknowledge what I know I am and open doors to support I can’t get without a formal diagnosis.

@MomontheSpectrum 2 года назад

Wow what an interesting journey! Thank you for sharing it with me. I wish it didn’t take so long to get tested, but I am glad you are on the path toward getting more answers.

@susanhopemason 4 месяца назад

At 69, I recently realized that there ae tons of reasons for me to think I might be autistic. The only reason it took me so long to come to this realization, is because I wasn't aware of the spectrum. I don't think anyone was aware of it when I was young, as far as I know, people just assumed that there was only one level of autism...the most severe level. Since I was never a person with high support needs, it just didn't even occur to me. As soon as I made the realization, I started looking for a way to get an assessment and an official diagnosis. It would just explain so much. I don't consider myself self-diagnosed, because I don't feel qualified to diagnose myself, and for me that just wouldn't be good enough. I say things like "I have many reasons to think I might be autistic ". Now, I have found a doctor, and it looks like I am going to get an assessment very soon. My insurance will pay for it.

@whowhenhowwhy 4 месяца назад

Legit loving the rumble in the background ❤

@jennifernybergpixie7958 3 года назад

I'm 39 and my friend who is also autistic. She brought it up to me and she had me take the quizzes and I always get on the markers.

@jennifernybergpixie7958 3 года назад

I got a 182

@MomontheSpectrum 3 года назад

@@jennifernybergpixie7958 Hopefully the quizzes have given some insight about how to understand yourself a little better!

@jennifernybergpixie7958 3 года назад

They have thank you. It's help me realize so much about myself.

@rebeccaturkey7303 8 месяцев назад

I recently found your videos and I love them. They are so full of interestign information. The first time Autism was suggeted for me was when I was in Univeristy and again later by a boss and mentor at a child care I worked at. I didn't think much of it then. Now, it's back on my mind again. I am trying out the autism label and I find so much of it fits and makes sense. What's preventing me from going for a diagnosis is several things. I live in Germany, and I do not speak German fluently. I can get by in German. This puts up a barrier in that not everyone has the patience to deal with my imperfect German. I also don't fully understand what the consequences of getting a diagnosis in German society might be. The rules here are different, for certain diagnoses you have to let people like your employer know. I am trying to get citizenship and I don't want a diagnosis to hurt that process. In Germany society, a diagnosis like autism is not as accepted as it is in US society. There is still a negative aspect around it. For now, I'm choosing to do my own reserach and to identify as Autistic to people I trust. I hope, in the future I can get a diagnosis. But, I've made it 38 years already without one, so there isn't a need to rush it.

@rosathefoxgirl 3 месяца назад

I took the aspie quiz and I got 133 out of 200, 97% probability of being autistic/neurodiverse 😊

@theriddleman7648 11 месяцев назад

It's been a difficult week for me mentally. I've had adhd for a while, but following an examination from an NP, she concluded that I was on the spectrum, coupled with evidence of childhood documents from school and a remembrance of things I've experienced as a youngster. In addition, my son has autism and my daughter has adhd. I knew I was different as a child, but not in this way.

@forge5825 Год назад

I was diagnosed last week at 35. Wish I would have know earlier. This changed everything in a good way. $1500 bucks out of pocket and it took me months to actually find someone. Best decision of my life though. Oh course $1500 is a lot, but having the protection of the American Disability Act is worth its weight in gold.

@forge5825 Год назад

@Custom BatchServices Thank you so much for the info. I will be trying that next. Wish us luck

@visionvixxen 2 года назад

Change is extremely traumatic and yet I’m constantly seeking it and feel ok/alive when some degree of it is always happening. Very strange. I dread trips, but live for them. I love people, but get drained by worrying about what I say, and how much I say, etc. it’s like Intro/extrovert, HSP and Novelty seeker. The biggest challenge is deciding how much to be honest , how much help to ask for without taxing someone but also not avoiding communication because you’re worried about what happens. Not a diagnosed Aspie, but have to say that …. Anyone have experience with this kind of neurotype?

@anneboulton8717 2 года назад

YES! I read this and it completely resonated. It's this constant tension--I'm happiest alone but get lonely, love adventures but dread them (how will I eat the same breakfast I've been eating for the last 25 years!), and getting taxed by people, but wanting friends.

$@fractaldonut-embodythrough4169$

@fractaldonut-embodythrough4169 Год назад

Definitely relate - thank you for sharing, I was just wondering what’s the point in knowing / having a diagnosis, but it’s nice to have validation and know I’m not alone (already feel those, and more so after reading your comment)

@blueviolet49 Год назад

Have you watched any videos on autism and ADHD. I had been trying to describe what you say to my husband and the next video I watched (not by “mum”) was about autism and ADHD. I just burst into tears watching it as I felt she was describing me. Btw I am a 73 year old self diagnosed but have been in the “mental health system” for most of my life getting diagnosed with depression, a variety of different anxieties, OCD etc etc. it finally came together when I started watching videos to try to understand my grandchildren better. I have several who are on the spectrum.

@miriamO212 2 года назад

I appreciate you sharing this video! Although I wish I would have seen it prior to going in for a diagnosis because in the end I didn't have a good experience and believe I did not get a proper diagnosis. But I will look for a second opinion and ask more questions next time.

@kristoffer6994 2 года назад

Oh man the same thing happened to me. I'm now doing my best to collect all my thoughts and write things down in much more detail while also doing more research. Taylor's videos have been super helpful!

@meechipeachi 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for quiz suggestions ❤❤

@theshylilie Год назад

I truly believe I am on the spectrum somehow. I have so many of the traits. I was diagnosed with Tourettes when I was in my early 20s after living with Tics and vocal releases since childhood. My parents never addressed my tics and I was made fun of and learned over time to hide them. I am extremely sensitive to so many things. I have always felt on the fence about my Tourettes Diagnosis because it always felt "more" than that. I have not been diagnosed with Autism and am just starting my journey in figuring it out. Thank you for posting this! I joined your page too

@MomontheSpectrum Год назад

Yes, tourettes can be quite common alongside autism. I am glad you are here and hope you find some helpful resources to support you on your journey!

@Ex-Mohammed_Anwar 8 месяцев назад

@@MomontheSpectrumcan I ask you a question? Tinnitus when the environment is quit and when the sound is 60-70 DB feel load is that a sensory issues ?

@pearljamin 5 дней назад

My family was extremely abusive and neglectful. Lots of drugs/alcohol/domestic type situations. At almost 6 my sister was born. I raised her as best I could in this environment until I couldn’t take it anymore and worked towards moving out at 14ish. I truly believed my brain just didn’t form properly because CPTSD makes sense. It still does. However, my daughter has been speaking on how she believes she may be autistic. I started researching because I love her and have no faith in the medical system. I was very surprised to see so much of this in myself. I have gotten to the point in my life, as a nearly 43 year old adult, that I have no idea how to continue making life work. I had to put my soul dog down about a year ago, my daughter moved out with her boyfriend, and I seemingly made one of the most horrible decisions of life in moving closer to some of the most unhealthy family I have. Some of my childhood was spent here and all I remember was severe bullying (physical and mental). I’ve become a target at my new job and am being bullied again. I’m trying to get a new job and figure it’s probably best I live in a vehicle moving forward to decrease my dependence on money to give myself the time and energy to find a way to live life. I’ve never actually lived I was a caregiver my whole life until now. The first time I was hospitalized for trying to move past this life was 12. First thoughts about it…around 5. My “mother” (I’ve never considered her one she just wanted child support and benefits) would bring me to doctors and have me medicated. When she was asked to speak with the doctor and told I was not the soul cause of her problems in life she’d bring me to a new doctor who’d medicate me. Needless to say I feel completely done with medical care which sucks because I’m slowly (I hope) losing my body now. I’m finding this too exhausting to continue but I don’t want to erase it because your videos are starting to make me feel like maybe I am not alone. I think they will be helpful in trying to find a healthy way to live if I can become a caregiver for myself. Thank you truly

@user-de6cg1bs1g 29 дней назад

Thanks for pointing out the Aspie Quiz, very revealing compared to the AQ Test

@lizagervais8621 2 года назад

From watching the first video I came across of yours not that long ago to now I have taken 3-4 quizzes such as AQ, RAADS-R and CAT-Q. All of my results came back as typical ASD answers. I even asked my sister (6-1/2 years older) if she remembers anything unusual about me as a child. I know my birth was traumatic and dr’s didn’t think I would ever walk but this was the 1960’s. I live in Canada and am currently without a family dr so I’m not able to pursue a diagnosis at this time but it is something to think about.

@originalvonster 2 года назад

Thank you for all that you do. I’m 37, I have my initial meeting with my GP tomorrow. It will determine whether I receive an ASD referral or not. I am currently labelled as depressed, but when my counsellor at uni said that she thinks I might be autistic I looked up the symptoms and it seemed to explain a lot about my childhood and things at work that made me feel uncomfortable. I’m so nervous, I hope I get the referral so that I can understand myself better.

@MomontheSpectrum 2 года назад

Sending good vibes! You’ve got this.

@originalvonster 2 года назад

@@MomontheSpectrum The doctor called in sick. I have to wait until next week. I had mentally prepared for what I was supposed to be doing today. Last minute changes really stress me out.

@_ktbelle_draws_3223 Год назад

I do live in Northern Colorado and just looked up Dr. Laura Sanders! I haven't gotten an official diagnosis yet. I have been thinking loosely that I might be autistic for about half a year, but really have been researching and looking into it for the last month or so. I think cost is definitely one thing that is holding me back but I'm excited that my new insurance at the start of the year should hopefully cover the psychology expenses!

@annohalloran6020 11 месяцев назад

Cannot afford a diagnostic scenario so many thanks for the shares.

@YourAutisticLife Год назад

I was forced to come out as autistic because of my cancer. Every day I reflect on my life prior to my cancer and realize that there were signs but I was good at masking.

@ljbanksgocrazy344 5 месяцев назад

Here to say autism doesn’t mean your disabled in any way . We just think different if u ask me it’s a super power from god honestly

@thelastmotel 3 месяца назад

It really isn't a super power. People seem to forget that the average ACTUAL person with ASD is a violent non-verbal rage monster. The whole "quirky nerdy" version is rare ... well, rare amongst those actually formally diagnosed, but common amongst the liars

@Looonymoony 3 месяца назад

I think a better way of thinking is to say “yes, I am disabled, and I have deficits in some areas where other people are sufficient. Does that mean I can’t live a happy life just like anyone else? No.•

@thegreatestfallout1794 3 месяца назад

It's not a super power, just another lense that photographs the human existence. Let's not forget that autism at its worst is doomed to a very unfortunate and genuinely confusing end for those who have it. My boss has a son my age. We even share a name and diagnosis. We both rely on my boss for our next week of survival, but I'm able to stay living without him. I have no ill thoughts towards his son, it's just that it's a rather dark mirror.

@Looonymoony 3 месяца назад

@@thelastmotel not everyone with ASD has high support needs..

@emilyeah Год назад

Thank you, your videos are always helpful. Luckily, in Sweden where I live I don't pay for the evaluation. I'm on it now.

@REBEKAHJOHNSON-lh6xh 3 месяца назад

I took the AQ and the Aspie quiz. It said I’m 82% likely to be neurodivergent. My whole life I’ve know I was different and didn’t fit it. But knowing this like that I’m likely AuDHD, it makes so much sense!! I relate so much to those with it it’s insane! Today I posted a post on my business page for autism awareness

@jenniferraizelschwartz5193 Год назад

Thanks!

@MomontheSpectrum Год назад

Thank you Jennifer! Your support means so much to me.

@paulrobertson2453 6 месяцев назад

I'm in my mid thirties and honestly feel completely baffled by how I slipped through the cracks. I haven't been able to find anyone who does actual screenings that takes our insurance, but I'm pretty confident I'm on the spectrum because of our oldest kid. He was diagnosed at 6, and watching his behaviors is like looking in a window to my own childhood. So much has started to make sense to me through an autistic lens than just ADHD, and all the research and self-tests I've done strongly support me being autistic, but between finances and availability (mental health services are ABHORRENT in my state), I might never be able to get an official diagnosis as an adult. It excludes me from a lot of autistic spaces that don't accept self-diagnosis, and while I understand the arguments against self-diagnosis I also believe firmly that there's a big difference between taking a few quizzes and saying "I'm autistic" and doing quite literally years of research and learning on the topic while identifying closely with autistic experiences, plus having close relatives (like a parent or child) with professional diagnosis. It feels so restrictive to be shut out of autistic spaces that could be genuinely benificial to me just because I haven't been able to find a doctor willing to even consider me when those spaces could provide comfort and support that I pretty desperately need. I have a hard enough time finding a therapist who'll prescribe the meds I need for my ADHD (which I DO have a diagnosis for) and an even harder time finding a pharmacy that actually stocks said medication, so on top of the financial struggles and the lack of proper mental health care in my area, I have to deal with the memory issues and lack of focus/follow through on top of that and it's just so freaking exhausting. This comment got away from me, I don't really know what point I'm even trying to make. I just feel like I'm screaming into the void.

@turtleanton6539 Год назад

Great video

@katrinawoody6268 4 дня назад

I don't understand why so many people are saying getting a professional diagnosis wouldn't matter to me getting a professional diagnosis would change my entire life make it so much better because if I could get my SSI disability I could live on my own and not have to depend on people that don't really care about me as I'm living with somebody now who verbally emotionally and mentally abuses me.

@nellahermes9032 5 месяцев назад

I struggle so much with those tests. I tend to overanalyze everything and have difficulty putting things into perspective. It's challenging for me to find 'honest, real' answers. I can't always tell if I am exaggerating or not. The test suggested 'highly likely autistic,' but as always in my life, I keep doubting myself. Anyway, thank you for your great content!

@rhymeswithmoose228 2 года назад

Alright, I have a little bone to pick with the Aspie Quiz. For Neurotypical relationships and attachment traits, it says that low scores are related to intimacy problems. I got a 0/10 because I'm aro/ace and romance repulsed. As far as I can tell, that's something different from intimacy problems- I enjoy being physically close with people, I just don't like romance and didn't since I was very young. So either I'm just misunderstanding what "intimacy problems" mean, or the Aspie quiz should take into account being aro/ace.

@garyknowles213 5 месяцев назад

I am 29 and self-diagnosed. Finally felt comfortable sharing with people close to me. And some even replied "Oh you didn't know?" It's been a mixture of good and bad. But, I keep hearing about the challenges of getting professionally evaluated and it puts me off. Like I don't even have a primary care doctor(In the US). Autism has become my special interest though. And even combined with others I have like books and writing. So now I'm combining the them to help understand myself better. One of the things I like about talking with my friends about it, is that now I can be like, "no please slow down I don't understand." Or "Hey X, can you be more direct?" But, sometimes the imposter syndrome kicks in. I remembered with a friend who is the mom of an autistic child, that when I was in elementary school I occasionally got pulled out of class for weird evaluations. The one I remember the most is making stuff out of blocks based on a sheet of patterns. Ultimately, they gave me the gifted label. But, my friend was like That sounds like the tests her son got before they diagnosed him. :P

@garyknowles213 5 месяцев назад

For clarification, my parents aren't around anymore so I can't ask about what the school system said during that process.

@cattime2044 Год назад

hi. i was diagnosed at age 30 on 3/23/22. i went to a psychiatrist that specialized in autism and adhd. i had a feeling i was autistic but wasnt sure of course, so i wrote a report that ended up being 26 pages and brought along sarah hendrickx's book "women and girls with autism spectrum disorder" that further supported my reasonings etc. i spoke with the psych and after just 45 minutes she was quite confident to diagnose me with ASD. she said she had a hunch by our emails and with my physical presentation into her office, it sealed the deal along with my document and the book as that is the book she recommends to her female patients. the next appointment she diagnosed me with adhd. that one kinda shocked me. i had never really heard of being autistic on top of having adhd. i still think of the appointment as if it were yesterday. she wanted to put me on meds but i declined. i recently found a counselor with autism and adhd experience and my first appointment was yesterday. i have an overall good feeling about her and cant wait for the next appointment. i have so much to unwrap. i guess i wrote all of this out to say that post-diagnosis is very hard. i didnt undergo a battery of tests reason being i didnt have the money, so i suppose i have a "soft" or informal diagnosis but of course sometimes i just dont feel "autistic" enough. its a strange, backwards feeling. i most likely feel this way because after telling my loved ones, nothing have really changed? no one really acknowledges it nor understands how having these conditions impacted me. all the jokes they would make about me, its like they never happened or they just never understood (even now) how much it all impacted me. its just difficult. needs to be more videos about what to do AFTER you get diagnosed. very hard to find professionals with proficient experience. wish things were different for us. appreciate the vid, pls stay safe always!

@iammrsj 11 месяцев назад

Looking like it's a yes here. Self diagnosed age 51 😢 speaking to my GP next week

@greasy1373 11 месяцев назад

The last few days ive been suspecting to have Autism. Before that i thought i had adhd but the autism Symptoms just fit better. I never could sit still and thought i was shy bcs of social pressure. After some research i actually saw patterns. I am self diagnosed but that explains a lot i guess.

@frenchiegirlintheusa 2 года назад

Thank you for helping us I had no idea that there is a possibility that I can have Autism.

@abigailh7715 2 года назад

It's latest trend! We're all on the ASD bandwagon! Climb aboard! 😄

@ArchangelCJ98 11 месяцев назад

I feel totally mistreated that my autism diagnosis was taken away from me, I FEEL SO DISPRIVELEDGED I NO LONGER GET THE CARE USED TO AND AM NOW NEUROTYPICAL AND NO LONGER GET EXTRA ACCOMMODATIONS!! YALL ARE LUCK YOU STILL HAVE YOUR SERVICES AND DIAGNOSIS!!!

@heatherwilliams3748 4 месяца назад

What do you mean it was taken away from you?

@oliviersoable 6 месяцев назад

I like your nuance 😊❤

@terriljones3037 4 месяца назад

I tried the aspie quiz and got a 131/200 score, and a 97% chance to be autistic. This explains a few things

@heatherwilliams3748 4 месяца назад

Same.

@terriljones3037 4 месяца назад

@@heatherwilliams3748 what score and % did you get

@heatherwilliams3748 4 месяца назад

126/200 with 94% chance.

@terriljones3037 4 месяца назад

Does it explain a few things like it did for me?

@heatherwilliams3748 4 месяца назад

@@terriljones3037 Oh yes, absolutely. It's interesting to look back on your life through the lens of maybe it was autism. It would make sooo much sense. How do you feel about it?

@jamesmarsh9370 7 месяцев назад

luckily, here in the UK our healthcare is FREE, so it didn't cost me to get my diagnosis

@MomontheSpectrum 6 месяцев назад

this is awesome!! so glad to hear you were able to have this experience

@truthsleuth945 7 месяцев назад

Only just self-diagnosed 'AuDHD. Had misconceptions about what Autism and ADHD are which definitely delayed the discovery plus growing up with the pervasive social myth that 'we're all the same'. Labels and nicknames given to me growing up were, with hindsight, strong clues before the long process of figuring myself out had really started. Hard to say which has had the biggest impact on my life. At present I think CPTSD (only recently discovered this condition was a thing) is the biggest single challenge day to day as I don't seem to have evolved the same degree of coping strategies with that one.

@amandaselenke6943 10 месяцев назад

I have considered getting tested. I feel I'm both ADHD and autistic. My psychologist didn't think so though, but I only did tele- visits with him. I went to the link and took the tests you suggested. I got 33 on the AQ test, 144 on RAADS-R, and 129 on the aspie quiz. Which said I'm 96% likely to be atypical. So maybe I'll pursue getting diagnosed further

@MamaHuggz Год назад

I am currently going through the self-diagnosis process. Is it normal to go through the stages of grief? I feel like when I first started considering the possibility, I was heavily denying it... it couldn't be, I'm absolutely not.... but the more and more I watch/listen/read about autism in women, there are things clicking and now I'm going through the... maybe I am? phase, if that makes sense...? I did do the Aspie quiz from Dr. Natalie's page, and my score surprised me with an overwhelming yeah, you're there lady

@gabyhagemann3319 Год назад

I think it's normal to go through grief because of course you wonder how much less trauma and stress you would have had if you found out earlier.

@user-ol6dm8hs1l Год назад

You talk very nicely 😊

@bela9225 9 месяцев назад

I have adhd never been diagnosed with autism but I do a LOT of stimming. I love swing sets, trampolines, and rocking back and forth on exercise balls while listening to music. I also play with my hair a certain way because I like the way it feels on my fingers. I'm 29 lol

@pathstoawakening Год назад

I love your channel! Very inspiring. I’ve known I was possibly autistic since I was 29. Didn’t get diagnosed until 37. At first I felt very liberated, but now I’m going through periods of grief where I cry and also just want to be alone. I’m now also just very hyper vigilant to every sensory issue I have and then become fixated on it. I also am still single and sometimes can feel defeated that I’ll never meet someone who will understand me. Did you also go through a grief period after your dx?

@MomontheSpectrum Год назад

Absolutely! I have another video called “accepting my autism dx at 31, from grief to gratitude” and I go into more detail there.

@lisawillis3 3 месяца назад

This is a good video, I am scoring as being on the spectrum according to the aspie and took the AQ 5x and it’s always between 32-34, wondering bc of my 20 year old who we suspect is Asperger’s as it was formerly called.

@IceNixie0102 Год назад

My psychiatrist (clinical depression) asked me WHY I wanted an autism diagnosis, and I had no answer except "I like labels". We carefully went through how it might be useful, and the end result was that unless I really need it in my employee file for ADA reasons, I don't need it. While I would still like it (I like labels, see above) I'm not sure it's worth the effort or expense.

@SonnyDarvishzadeh Год назад

I took 2 tests so far and receive 26/30 and 42/50. Should I congratulate myself for having high scores? 👀😬 Everything suddenly makes sense. From being that weird kid in school, at home, at work and at any social event. Last large meeting was a company meeting at night with foods and drinks and all, I walked out only 20 minutes hanging around 😂 felt horrible, yet relieving. Sensory overstimulation is also a big problem. Very sensitive sleeper and truly hate spotlights, especially if they're directed towards me.

@desireeandrews6710 10 месяцев назад

I just did my assessment yesterday, now time to wait for the results to see if I do have it.

@desireeandrews6710 9 месяцев назад

My results came back with I don’t have autism. I think I still have it but have figured out how to mask it so much that I can make it through a whole work shift without it really showing up.

@daniburns6369 4 месяца назад

@@desireeandrews6710 I'm terrified of paying for a diagnosis and it coming back negative, sorry that happened you. Did they give an explanation?

@mistiroberts1576 2 года назад

I mainly want a diagnoses so I can give it to my mom who does not believe I'm autistic.

@abigailh7715 2 года назад

It's not an excuse for bad behavior Nor something to strive to attain

@mistiroberts1576 2 года назад

@@abigailh7715 what?

@anyascelticcreations 2 года назад

@@mistiroberts1576 Don't worry too much about that unkind comment here. She is going around trashing everyone in the comments section here. The rest of us here support you in having a written diagnosis that legally states the truth that you already know. Hugs.

@mistiroberts1576 2 года назад

@@anyascelticcreations thank you 🤗

@UnraveledwithJoy 2 года назад

Me too!

@mr.mountvillain362 7 месяцев назад

Welp, I took the quiz and got 100%! Chance of being autistic/neurodivergent. Guess it's time to talk to a doctor...

@LeiaThePrincess1 8 месяцев назад

I feel like having some autisctic traits, but I've never been officially diagnosed. Or at least I hadn't been told about it))) But still your videos are very informative.

@cherryfieldsinc 8 месяцев назад

I'm currently self UNdiagnosing myself. I just dont see myself on this spectrum anymore since theres so many people on it now. I think all these diagnoses lately are a result of social distancing and a world that is in disorder. Sensitive humans struggle in a world like this... ...

@heatherwilliams3748 4 месяца назад

What do you make of those that have struggled their entire lives, long before the social distancing happened?

@cherryfieldsinc 4 месяца назад

@@heatherwilliams3748 Those probably fall under the spectrum but I can't tell. Don't get me wrong I'm not undiagnosing everyone ;D I just noticed that there's so many videos of people self diagnosing themselves lately and wondered why. I just see a difference and cannot understand how a handicap that holds me back so so much in my life cannot be noticed till your mid 50s even with whatever financial status or medical care you had to get the diagnosis or not. I know many people who lived in institutions and have been diagnosed very early and will never have a fully independent life because they can't and they can't mask. Then it's hard to understand when someone says I think I have that too! Hope you understand what I mean ... And the autism spectrum got quite wide but we are all individuals : when you know one person with autism you don't know all of them! This is what I learned :D

@heatherwilliams3748 4 месяца назад

@@cherryfieldsinc I have the same qualms with it as well as I too know someone, my nephew, that's autistic, nonverbal, totally dependent, no mask, etc. That coupled with the rise in self diagnosis, it's peculiar. It's hard to come to terms with the possibility that my social anxiety and other things could be due to autism. I'm 35 so I doubt an official diagnosis would benefit me. Anyways, I think I understand where you're comment is coming from, thank you!

@WinnieP-gh4ld 2 месяца назад

Good night everyone. I took the Autism assessment here. It says I have indicative autistic traits. I am 42 years old. somethings I go, it makes sense.

@imlds231 Год назад

In 1999, at 18 yrs old, the IQ test results for my social security said i was having autistic traits. In my middle 30s, i was asking a psychiatrist in mental hospitals after they said i was borderline personality. I was shot down, even by inpatient therapist even with my "proof" written down that BPD did not fit. Constantly told i was seeking attention, saying that my meltdowns were temper tantrums that i had control of.... even after i told them what led up to it once i am regulated. I was told constantly that i had a "behavioral problem." I had a psychiatrist for 4 yrs who was very open to the possibility (she did med management and talk therapy) Before she graduated, she asked if my treatment would change if i had a clinical diagnosis. I told her consistently that it would not, except that the possibility of the way people in the medical field treats me and possibility of more understanding of my "behavior" and understanding that those "tantrums" are meltdowns i have no control of. That the difficulty with change is bc of ASD. In 2019 my sleep dr at my first appt put ASD in my chart after telling her my difficulty with change and how my mom had to prepare me when i was younger at least 2 weeks before or "all hell broke loose." My psychiatrist said in 2020 told me to just say i have it. Since then when i go into the hospital for my medical health issues i have had more understanding and compassion and have not gotten put back in the psych pods (group of rooms with their own nurse on a 3 to 1 ratios... they would put me in there because "i was a difficult patient" before my psychiatrist told me to just say i am. When people question bc i know a lot of medical info etc. I tell them i have had 41 yrs of practice. And my medical knowledge is because i have had so much medical issues and friends and family who have also. In my early 30s the IQ test i got from another psycologist had also mentioned ASD, but not the "official diagnosis " The video of 16 ASD women have that you did every one except 3 fit me.9

@UnraveledwithJoy 2 года назад

For the Aspie quiz I scored 143/200 for Aspie and 77/200 for neurotypical 😅

@crowkraehenfrau2604 11 месяцев назад

I am 64... what feels like suddenly autistic.... always been of course...:-))) Probably not getting a diagnosis. What help I can get at this point I will have to give myself...already started going essier on me. Been gaslighted enough by the medical profession to deeply hate almost all of them. But I am sharing my self- diagnosis with my close family. It does run in families.

@tatsuyarai9017 Год назад

I scored 166/200 (aspie) 46/200 (neuro typical) Well that explains a lot about why I do what I do

@joshswenson8390 5 месяцев назад

I'm 31, and I don't think it is a coincidence that I'm watching this video right now. Trying to find a professional currently.

@augurypleasant4506 5 месяцев назад

Just landed a 99% likelihood of being autistic from the Aspie Quiz, just as I suspected. Still doing my research on specialists to see who to go to about getting an official diagnosis, but I'm VERY certain at this point lol

@ImmortalAmbitions Год назад

I am not at all diagnosed with either ADD or autism. But I have one child with an ASD,(PDDNOS) and one with ADHD. I have suspected that I may have had ASD this whole time, my whole life, not too long after my first son was diagnosed with PDD NOS, at age 3. He is very high functioning, and even was in gifted classes, but also struggles and struggled with communicating his needs without getting frustrated and things like that. My other child was excessively impulsive at a young age and went on medication earlier than I would’ve liked, but by third grade, he was off the medication thank goodness, to a teacher who could see his potential, and knew how to adapt to my sons needs rather than try to restrict the behaviors. Anyway, I heavily suspect that my husband also is on the spectrum also, as well as some version of ADD. But I recently mentioned to one of my only best friends in my life… I mentioned that I thought I figure it out with some of my issue is… I said, I think that my type a personality is the clashing in budding heads with my ADD and my ASD. And she unexpectedly not only blew up, but escalated it to a point that she had never escalated any argument with me before. We have always done a great job at allowing each other. Space to learn and grow, as well as agree to disagree. And I know she’s got a lot going on in her life right now, but it was so astonishing in the things that she said during that disagreement was so hurtful. The way she completely disregarded me and invalidated me literally to the point that she’s straight said I will not validate you in this . There were perspectives that came out during this discussion and argument that I didn’t know she leaned that way, but I definitely didn’t know that they were,solid perspectives…. I don’t know if our friendship will recover. I don’t feel like I had much to apologize for, and it’s been nearly a week and she has clearly so far no intention on apologizing. I will not apologize for sharing myself with her because she used to be a safe person to share myself with. I no longer feel that way.

@SweetBabyRaeXO 9 месяцев назад

I’m 31 and for these past few years I’ve been really wondering if I’m autistic. I took the Aspie quiz last night and I got 150/200.

@heleenzuidhof8780 Год назад

I am from the Netherlands and I am 38 in June 39. I have 22q11. I was diagnosed when I was 15. Now I have had many struggles in my life. And I stopped working last year. I ended up on sick leave and couldn't get out. I now receive benefits through various agencies. But because I'm sick and not because I don't want to work. I can't handle it right now. Many (specialists) have already used the word autism in my mouth. But I dare not look into it. For me, the dianosis 22q11 was already very difficult. I don't want another label, but on the other hand maybe it also gives peace. I just don't know what to do. At the moment I am going through a difficult time. Burnout and depression. So I don't know if it's the best time to do it and if I'm doing it at all.

@Palkiana Год назад

My psychologist tested me and she told me to find a neurologist to do the official paperwork but I'm not sure I will. It is currently unsafe for me to out myself as autistic to the world. However I like knowing

@AeraLikesMythology_Gays 9 месяцев назад

Basically I think I’m autistic, many others also do, but I want to see what strangers on the internet say, so here are my symptoms: 1. Sensory issues (mainly sound and touch) 2. Planning conversations ahead of time 3. I always finish what I start 4. I can only pick up on extremely obvious social queues 5. Extremely socially awkward and anxious 6. I find eye contact weird and cannot hold it longer than a minute 7. When I take interest of something, it becomes my whole life 8. Changes in voice 9. (Not sure if this is an autism thing) I tend to not worry about other’s (who are not close to me) problems

@Nodsbane 6 месяцев назад

I'm just learning about this myself and I'm in my late 30s. I actually think it's amazing to know, it makes literally every issue I've had in my life make tons of sense. I always thought I had brain damage or something and I heavily related to aliens because I always was so weird I had 0 friends or like 2 really intense friends that were a lot like me. Anyway, I'm wrestling my insurance but my mental health people are trying their best for me since they want to be able to write some scheduled meds and such to see if it helps but they can't without a diagnosis which I'm 100% sure I'll get if they let me go there.

@Alien_ated-human88 4 месяца назад

I got diagnosed so many times with depression and anxiety and Tourette etc and fed awful medicine I’m really afraid of going to any specialist. I’m gonna try because panic attacks kinda disable me in my everyday life but I don’t expect any help. Maybe I’m wrong but I always hear that I’m too sensitive dramatic anxious etc. for me it’s just a good thing that there is finally an explanation to what I experience but I don’t expect to be understood by the specialist. I filled few AQ tests and aspie quiz. Results were high and I got responses like “see specialist”. Interesting, I’m a weirdo and my behavior is quirky to everyone except for my mom. She always tells me I’m just like her. I think it’s better to not share these things with her it could be a shock for her as it was for me when I discovered for first time.

@Baptized_in_Fire. 3 месяца назад

Know thyself. -ancient wisdom

@sharon1587 Год назад

I was recently told by a psychiatrist who did a neuro psych eval on me that high functioning autism is not diagnosed, this made no sense to me considering it’s a spectrum. Plus that label is dismissive when someone doesn’t see your struggles on the inside and how it impacts my ability to live a functional life at times..the journey continues. I’m definitely going to start journaling my reasoning. Any advice for me?

@natasha675 Год назад

All the autism tests I’ve taken said I was likely autistic, but I’m not sure if it’s just my ADHD. For some reason I can’t bring myself to ask my doctor about it. I’m just now trying meds for ADHD

@PrincessofKeys 8 месяцев назад

I took the Autism Spectrum Quotient Test and got a 28 out of 50 or in other words it's between the 26-32 range showing signs of Asperger's Syndrome. Of course I'd like to get a official diagnosis especially since I feel like I could have OCD as well from my hair pulling, trichotillomania. Of course also self diagnosed but I know that for sure.

@TheMusicalElitist 7 месяцев назад

I got diagnosed at 33 (I'm 38 now). I always knew I was "different", and even my mom did too. However, thanks to the gaslighting, and also my own GP stopping me from getting an official diagnosis, I didn't get something official until I was in my 30s. Thankfully I did have the money (and it was well spent). But like in the video, there is little to no help for adults. It's almost like people expect we'll "grow out of it."

@Ignasimp 8 месяцев назад

One of the things that scare me about being diagnosed as autistic is that people could downplay my opinions on topics because my brain is "wrong". I'm very opinionated, and very argumentative, and I don't want my arguments to get discredited with a: of course you think that, you are autistic.