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This person is very misinformed.They seem to be thinking about things in a very nurotypical centred way of viewing autistic behaviour.

Wow, this guy has never had kids obviously

You don’t have autism, you are autistic.

Is this male or female autism?

I have 2 autistic kids, they have their own challenges and abilities. Love them both. And who knows, I might be autistic too, I do like to know what is expected instead of guessing what the other person wants from me.

"they" can be none of what you say and still be autistic. Get with the times avoid the stereo types.

I think being autistic is feeling easily discomfort with social interaction, attach to routine, sensations of being different, misunderstood and somehow rejected for who you are, (including family members). Being hated by people who don’t even know you. Being told that every expression of joy, pain or sadness is an overreaction. Masking everywhere you go, acting different depends people and environments.. you can’t change the result.. and move fast before rejection and blame go over yourself. Changing jobs every time in a while..

Okay, but my 2yo still doesn't even fully understand what the word "scared" means. I really doubt she's scared. It's more like she wants to have fun and play OR she wants to just cuddle with mommy and daddy.

I actually wanted to die... Just to escape

For me, it’s just the fact I don’t like predictable small talk. I get bored easily and I’m an introvert so reciprocating convo with people who small talk at some point gets old.

Incorrect. You can learn to read micro expressions and mirror. You can learn tonality as well.

What about social anxiety

That is very true and great advice! I wish people would not try to "drop hints" and instead say what they want

I am 26 and female but have never been able to mask my traits. Do you think it will ever be possible to learn despite my age? My girlfriend has been trying to teach me for 4 years now but ive made almost no progress despite trying my best.

I love giving my perspective on something or solving something because I’m obsessed with understanding people. I’ve always felt like maybe I couldn’t communicate with others because I didn’t understand enough. So even my dad will approach me or call me to ask how he should word something instead of being blunt. My husband keeps asking why I don’t seem to want friends. I don’t really like social interaction that much. I’ve never kept any friends. My husband tries to get me to try new foods but I don’t like the texture of those foods, or sometimes I only like the texture for specific foods. He also keeps saying I should get to know neighbors. I don’t really care to, and they don’t seem to like me. My mom claims I have resting b-word face and don’t look friendly. People have said that my whole life, but in particular I remember being partnered with a girl in high school on a project and she stopped me once during it just to tell me, ‘we all thought you were mean for some reason. I don’t know why. I think it’s just because you’re quiet and that wasn’t great of us.’ (All female class nursing college prep course we took part of the day.) I said it was fine and I get that a lot. I just get nervous easy. I have to mentally prepare myself to go out in public too. Unless my husband will be glued to my hip. I have one ‘override’. Where I can do uncomfortable things if my kid needs me to. Like volunteer at school. But I wasn’t great at it because the other mom was good at asking if the teacher needed anything else, she was anticipating what needed done. I was waiting for instruction after completing a task. I felt pretty useless because I didn’t/couldn’t think on my own of what to do like the other parent. Edit: And oh! When I take things people say at face value, but sometimes I’m not supposed to?! My husband and I got into an argument because I don’t ask how his day is. I asked if that was a thing, because my dad got mad at me last year for it. But I’ve never done that unless I don’t know someone and they’re talking to me, it’s a go to only when I don’t know what else to say. When people call me it’s because they need something. So why is it BAD when I say, ‘what’s up? Need something?’ My dad berated me for not even asking how his day was or anything and not having a ‘normal’ conversation, only for him when done, to straight up ask me for a favor! Why is that a thing? I told my husband I’ve asked how he is before and he says it was boring or okay. So I took that as an answer, but I’m supposed to ask again? Or continue to ask about the day? I always tell him how I think is, ‘if someone wants me to know something, then they’ll tell me. I have to ask? Why? I normally just tell you guys (family) what’s going on. Is that not normal?

I think I have everything

I’m very curious as to how other people experience the fear of going crazy? To me it’s the most frightening symptom. I’ve been experiencing panic attacks for past 6 weeks and they begin with sudden onset palpitations and my thoughts start to spiral, I get pins and needles in my head, and then I start to worry that I’m about to start hearing voices. Things tend to crescendo to a point where it feels like my mind is going to shatter into several pieces or streams of consciousness. The experience is so unpleasant that I’m constantly worried about the next panic attack :(

The specific symptoms mentioned here are not only most definitely NOT universal (due to masking and other factors like the aforementioned symptoms simply not being present to begin with), but implying that someone MUST have these symptoms is incredibly outdated and, quite frankly, dangerous.

This online ASD diagnostic thing is getting out of hand. These symptoms encompass, like, 20-30% of the US population.

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I say ADD because people get confused when I say Inattentive ADHD because I appear so calm, I say ADD and they understand easily

Im cooked

I may hand adhd cause I can do all this shit

Are you reading from notes? First off, We do if you've spend a life time reading body ques. I can't tell you how to resolve the situation but I sure know when to retreat.

Bipolar

I like how as a joke i played This close enough so my gf could hear and my god it fits She isnt just That personality

How can you tell the difference between someone with autism and someone who hasn't been properly socialized as a child? (Someone who was homeschooled, for example, and didn't have a lot experience interacting with peers from a young age.)

These "diagnostic criteria" are so outdated limited it is practically misinformation! Sure, you need to fulfil more than one "quirk" to be autistic but this video only serves to highlight why so many high-functioning autistics fell through the cracks, especially girls who tend to be better at masking.

High functioning autistic can learn to mimic social behaviour by observing others, but it is exhausting and can lead to meltdowns and depression. They can have friends and they care about them, but they don't need them the same way as a neurological person does.

Jesus it’s make me scared to know that everything is me in this

dum

You listed way more than three things, and that's confusing. So, number 4: we take things literally. You said there's THREE things, but you listed several more.

I think I could have bipolar, and maybe autism but I don’t wanna sound stupid assuming things, Here are some things I’ve noticed: I find myself not understanding social interactions/cues, and not understanding simple things, like why can’t I lay on the floor or jump around like a frog when I get exited 😂 I often have 1-3 week long depression episodes, then it goes away and I tell myself I’m overreacting and it drives me insane, I did relate with this manic episode thing aswell I do have a problem with blaming myself for overreacting or wanting attention, but then I think I could have some mental things, but I sound stupid so yeah. I can NOT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD KEEP A ROUTINE EVEN THOUGH I MAKE SO MANY also side note I’ve been tested for add/adhd and I do t have it I’m looking to seek answers from a professional so if anyone dould reply that would be awesome😊

I think I could have bipolar, and maybe autism but I don’t wanna sound stupid assuming things, Here are some things I’ve noticed: I find myself not understanding social interactions/cues, and not understanding simple things, like why can’t I lay on the floor or jump around like a frog when I get exited 😂 I often have 1-3 week long depression episodes, then it goes away and I tell myself I’m overreacting and it drives me insane, I did relate with this manic episode thing aswell I do have a problem with blaming myself for overreacting or wanting attention, but then I think I could have some mental things, but I sound stupid so yeah. I can NOT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD KEEP A ROUTINE EVEN THOUGH I MAKE SO MANY also side note I’ve been tested for add/adhd and I do t have it I’m looking to seek answers from a professional so if anyone dould reply that would be awesome😊

Bruh him spinning triggered me so much and I have no idea why 😭

I have noticed recently that I am terrible at noticing social skills, and also I approach people in really awkward ways, I do things that I don’t realize are “not proper” and also I embarked myself a lot and I just don’t understand a lot of rules, or basic manners, can anyone help me out?

I am diagnosed with autism you can tell if sombody doesnt understands sarcasm if not then autism

I heard that the DSM 5 came together when a bunch of specialists in the field decided on what diagnosis look (and based on personal opinions) like to them/what they agreed on and not anything related to actual studies. Is this true? Can you look into the history of the DSM 5 and how it all came together?

My dad used to tell me that what is my opinion on sleeping alone

Half of these have more to do with what we're accustomed to when dealing with neurotypicals. When you've spent your whole life being rejected by people because of the way you are, eventually you learn that trying to connect to people at all is a waste of time and energy, and a lot of us learn this lesson very early in life whether we were diagnosed by then or not.

I was diagnosed at age 20 but my aunt still doesn’t believe it cus she only knows her sons autism and more severe cases and that bothers me cus most times I have to hide myself from her cus she’s very opinionated like she’ll say things without even thinking if it’s true or not and she’s not even autistic she has horrible anxiety

You need to get updated!

As an 80's baby, I am so with this. But there are now interactions we can have that in the 80s we couldn't. Example: My grandbabies and daughter live an hour away, so we dont get to see each other as much. We can video call, take videos, and I get to ve a part of everyday things with my grandchildren. Same with sending food treats n ice creams via Uber and gifts with delivery to them directly with whatever I buy online for delivery as its also free mostly. Before smartphones, we had to go to the store also to buy the toys, package them, and pay postage after physically going to the post office. A process taken away by smartphones-tech, thank goodness. You can still go to a shop if you want. it's a choice to go or use tech to shop. I used to txt my daughters when she was in her room when she was a teen when dinner was ready and things were instead of yelling through the house. Smartphones give us more time for other things, too. I do miss the old days. Life was simplified and more carefree. Life is different now, so it is a tool to have a smartphone that fits with nows lifestyles.

Ok i realized something. I always had bad thoughts that i'm a bad person because i can't feel bad for some people even my closest people. People i love. I really feel bad when i can't understand why.

Okay you're talking about everybody under the age of 20 right now 🤦

My brother got his diagnosis at 41. I'm 43 and female and already diagnosed when I was 35. Adhd crossovers in both of us. My brother went into a depression after his diagnosis and thought alot about how he would or should have done, be more "normal" with his life. Mind you, he is successful compared to me. To me, he is a success. He has a beautiful wife, owns his house, company, etc. All without medications and therapies When my brother was diagnosed, he told me that my advice helped him so much and helped him get through the depression and grieving for a life he could have had. I told him that if he had gone down another path, that if he knew he had all this ASD & AdHD since childhood, he may not have the wonderful wife and life he does have. He isn't lacking or missing out on anything in life, except maybe kids(wish he would have em as I want to be an aunty so bad!) and told him he is still the same person he always has been. A piece of paper with a diagnosis of something you have always had doesn't change that. It just helps understand why life tasks and things, why they may be so hard to do when others do it wotn ease, like socialising or reconising social ques. Love who you are. Accept who you are and own it. The most intelligent and interesting people I know have Autism. If we humans were all the same, then how would this world lopk and work? It wouldn't be anything special, imo. And how boring with everyone being exactly the same, thinking the same way, that is like a fever nightmare to me. Big nope, nope, tyvm😅 My 5 year old grandson has Autism and i expect my 1 year old granddaughter to follow her brothers steps. My daughter is dyslexic and has adhd. She would be on the spectrum high functioning I can be sure of. I became a widow, so I never had any more kidlets after my daughter. I was a teen mother(16), and that is how I am agrandma. She is 26 now. That's why I wish my brother would have kidlets cause i am done with that part of my life. Off topic a bit ooopsy...I be shhhh now 😅🫣🤭😊 Sending good vibes to all who read this✨️☮️👍😎

So how does this apply to my 21 yr old (undiagnosed) autistic brother? No college, no job, no friends, always on the phone, gets fired from jobs, extremely difficult to pass an interview? Please help

Yet again, “experts” describing external symptoms of “some” autistic people, instead of clearly understanding or describing the underlying cause.

I have it but I've learnt how to deal with it. I got diagnosed really late and I learnt some methods if you want to hear them, then I'd be glad to tell.

At what point is it a inherent trait rather than something learned from the environment. I mean our culture has made everyone less social and as we leave the house less it’s going to continue. I always think of a situation where you have a kid born with asd and a wild boy who was raised by wolves both will have similar traits