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I think I may be on the autism spectrum.

Started by Trevor, December 16, 2021, 02:43:10 PM

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Trevor

I've taken a few online courses during this year, filled out numerous questionnaires and spoken to professionals in the field, including my work mentor - who is trained in psychology - and my GP: the general consensus is that I show many characteristics of someone who is on the spectrum although I have some characteristics which aren't typical such as enjoying public speaking, getting to go to new places and meeting new people.

So, early in 2022, I will be contacting a specialist to have myself diagnosed and if I am on the spectrum - which I believe I am - I don't think it will change me in any way but it will explain many things about me.

Any thoughts, fam?
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chainsaw midget

I mean.... do you feel you need to?  is it going to change anything with you?

Trevor

Quote from: chainsaw midget on December 16, 2021, 02:46:45 PM
I mean.... do you feel you need to?  is it going to change anything with you?

I seriously don't think a positive diagnosis will change anything about me: most people like my quirkiness and offbeat personality (like all the people here), children like me and my co-workers and clients rely on me, so yeah, it won't change much or anything, I would just like to know for sure.  :smile:
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LilCerberus

I kinda helps to understand a few things about yourself.....
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Newt

I have several family members who are 'on the spectrum'.  One diagnosed with Asperger's; the others simply clearly somewhat symptomatic.

A diagnosis helps the people interacting with them as much as it does the...is 'patient' a good word?  Subject?  Gives them some understanding of how to take - and give - in interactions.  I think treating everyone as though they are on the spectrum is a good approach to dealing with people in general.  Generates tolerance and smooths relations.  Works for me.   :wink:
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ER

Maybe you are, maybe you're not, but autism is just a label, not a box, and you'll always be who you are, a good person.
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Trevor

Quote from: ER on December 17, 2021, 10:56:33 AM
Maybe you are, maybe you're not, but autism is just a label, not a box, and you'll always be who you are, a good person.

Awww Thanks  :smile:
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Allhallowsday

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I also know people who are on the spectrum and receive medications for various diagnosis such as depression or anxiety.  If help is evident, and you might benefit, go for it.
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