Do I have autism?
I've been struggling with mental health for a couple of years and I've been wondering if I have autism. There is no way I can get a diagnosis until I get to university, because my parents wouldn't allow it, however I'd like to know the main symptoms and such.
When I did research, I did match all the symptoms and I did a couple of online assessments and it says I have moderate/high autism.
If I do have autism (and I don't know it for sure as I can't get a diagnosis), what are the best ways to help myself?
Thanks.
When I did research, I did match all the symptoms and I did a couple of online assessments and it says I have moderate/high autism.
If I do have autism (and I don't know it for sure as I can't get a diagnosis), what are the best ways to help myself?
Thanks.
What are your symptoms?
Also you shouldn’t ask people ONLINE to diagnose you
Also you shouldn’t ask people ONLINE to diagnose you
Original post by Anonymous
What are your symptoms?
Also you shouldn’t ask people ONLINE to diagnose you
Also you shouldn’t ask people ONLINE to diagnose you
My symptoms (summarised) are avoiding eye contact + struggles to keep relations, having to follow certain routines + having obsessive thoughts (although can be in relation to OCD), hyperactive/impulsive behaviour, strange eating + sleeping habits, anxiety + bipolar mood (can be in relation to mood disorders).
I'm not asking for a diagnosis, I'd just like to educate myself more on what it is about and anything I can do help myself. It would help me better understand my mental health and possible ways I can improve it until I can actually seek professional advice.
Oh and sorry for the title of the thread, I just want to clarify that I'm not specifically asking for someone to assess and diagnose me.
Google autism related charities. They will have info and guidance for people pre and post-diagnosis.
Hi I'm autistic,
Feel free to private message me and I can send you some of the assessment type questions to help you think but I can't share them on a public group
Feel free to private message me and I can send you some of the assessment type questions to help you think but I can't share them on a public group
Original post by Anonymous #1
My symptoms (summarised) are avoiding eye contact + struggles to keep relations, having to follow certain routines + having obsessive thoughts (although can be in relation to OCD), hyperactive/impulsive behaviour, strange eating + sleeping habits, anxiety + bipolar mood (can be in relation to mood disorders).
I'm not asking for a diagnosis, I'd just like to educate myself more on what it is about and anything I can do help myself. It would help me better understand my mental health and possible ways I can improve it until I can actually seek professional advice.
I'm not asking for a diagnosis, I'd just like to educate myself more on what it is about and anything I can do help myself. It would help me better understand my mental health and possible ways I can improve it until I can actually seek professional advice.
Do you have a formal diagnosis of OCD if so then as it's an anxiety based diagnosis and has the intrusive thoughts could be explaining what your experiencing. I would suggest maybe reaching out to other people with OCD and mood disorders and see if you can relate to their experiences. If not then maybe research traits of OCD and autism as some will mask some etc or make them present differently so I'm not sure doing the general online tests work as someone who had anxiety and was assessed for autism (they didn't think they had it) got told they had it by the online assessments due to how their anxiety impacted them
Also why are you doing these things is more important than if you have the traits
Original post by Jess_Lomas
Hi,
Do you have a formal diagnosis of OCD if so then as it's an anxiety based diagnosis and has the intrusive thoughts could be explaining what your experiencing. I would suggest maybe reaching out to other people with OCD and mood disorders and see if you can relate to their experiences. If not then maybe research traits of OCD and autism as some will mask some etc or make them present differently so I'm not sure doing the general online tests work as someone who had anxiety and was assessed for autism (they didn't think they had it) got told they had it by the online assessments due to how their anxiety impacted them
Also why are you doing these things is more important than if you have the traits
Do you have a formal diagnosis of OCD if so then as it's an anxiety based diagnosis and has the intrusive thoughts could be explaining what your experiencing. I would suggest maybe reaching out to other people with OCD and mood disorders and see if you can relate to their experiences. If not then maybe research traits of OCD and autism as some will mask some etc or make them present differently so I'm not sure doing the general online tests work as someone who had anxiety and was assessed for autism (they didn't think they had it) got told they had it by the online assessments due to how their anxiety impacted them
Also why are you doing these things is more important than if you have the traits
I do have a friend (who has autism) and she's been so supportive when I had panic attacks or felt moody and that's been helping me manage my anxiety a lot.
Original post by Anonymous #1
Hi, thank you for replying. I have had a formal diagnosis of anxiety, as my parents agreed to take me to a professional after showing physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches before school everyday.
I do have a friend (who has autism) and she's been so supportive when I had panic attacks or felt moody and that's been helping me manage my anxiety a lot.
I do have a friend (who has autism) and she's been so supportive when I had panic attacks or felt moody and that's been helping me manage my anxiety a lot.
Is this diagnosed and supported
Original post by Jess_Lomas
I was just wondering in your previous post you said some were due to OCD and some mood disorders
Is this diagnosed and supported
Is this diagnosed and supported
uhm actually just ignore it,
if you do, it wont change anything abt u and if u dont then nothing will happn anywayz bye <<<<3333
if you do, it wont change anything abt u and if u dont then nothing will happn anywayz bye <<<<3333Original post by ilovessonic
uhm actually just ignore it, if you do, it wont change anything abt u and if u dont then nothing will happn anywayz bye <<<<3333
if you do, it wont change anything abt u and if u dont then nothing will happn anywayz bye <<<<3333
Hi,
You don't have to wait until university, you can always go through your GP and it would mean everything would be confidential. Even if you do wait until university having something on your record and being a step closer will help. The university should be able to offer you a Full diagnostic assessment at a fraction of the price of a private assessment. If it is not Autism (or like in my case it is), the diagnostic will determine what other characteristics you may have that could indicate another support need e.g. ADHD, Dyslexia etc.
Once you get the ball rolling you can look in to applying for DSA funding and getting support put in place in time for university in the form of:
Once you get to the stage of applying for DSA get in touch with me and I will guide you further on how to get the best support. I work in this sector and can provide you with recommendations in terms of Specialist Support Providers.
Best wishes,
Indi
You don't have to wait until university, you can always go through your GP and it would mean everything would be confidential. Even if you do wait until university having something on your record and being a step closer will help. The university should be able to offer you a Full diagnostic assessment at a fraction of the price of a private assessment. If it is not Autism (or like in my case it is), the diagnostic will determine what other characteristics you may have that could indicate another support need e.g. ADHD, Dyslexia etc.
Once you get the ball rolling you can look in to applying for DSA funding and getting support put in place in time for university in the form of:
•
Assistive software
•
Specialist human support (Specialist 1:1 Study Skills Support and Specialist Mentoring)
•
Specialist equipment
•
Travel
Once you get to the stage of applying for DSA get in touch with me and I will guide you further on how to get the best support. I work in this sector and can provide you with recommendations in terms of Specialist Support Providers.
Best wishes,
Indi
Original post by ilovessonic
uhm actually just ignore it, if you do, it wont change anything abt u and if u dont then nothing will happn anywayz bye <<<<3333
if you do, it wont change anything abt u and if u dont then nothing will happn anywayz bye <<<<3333
Original post by Anonymous #3
It's actually shocking how ignorant some people can be. imagine living your whole life knowing there is something wrong with you to the point where it is completely affecting your day to day life. then imagine some ignorant rat online saying that you should just ignore it. autism is a serious thing and if somebody thinks they have it, they shouldn't just be told to ignore it and it won't go away.
Original post by Indigo~Blue
Hi,
You don't have to wait until university, you can always go through your GP and it would mean everything would be confidential. Even if you do wait until university having something on your record and being a step closer will help. The university should be able to offer you a Full diagnostic assessment at a fraction of the price of a private assessment. If it is not Autism (or like in my case it is), the diagnostic will determine what other characteristics you may have that could indicate another support need e.g. ADHD, Dyslexia etc.
Once you get the ball rolling you can look in to applying for DSA funding and getting support put in place in time for university in the form of:
Once you get to the stage of applying for DSA get in touch with me and I will guide you further on how to get the best support. I work in this sector and can provide you with recommendations in terms of Specialist Support Providers.
Best wishes,
Indi
You don't have to wait until university, you can always go through your GP and it would mean everything would be confidential. Even if you do wait until university having something on your record and being a step closer will help. The university should be able to offer you a Full diagnostic assessment at a fraction of the price of a private assessment. If it is not Autism (or like in my case it is), the diagnostic will determine what other characteristics you may have that could indicate another support need e.g. ADHD, Dyslexia etc.
Once you get the ball rolling you can look in to applying for DSA funding and getting support put in place in time for university in the form of:
•
Assistive software
•
Specialist human support (Specialist 1:1 Study Skills Support and Specialist Mentoring)
•
Specialist equipment
•
Travel
Once you get to the stage of applying for DSA get in touch with me and I will guide you further on how to get the best support. I work in this sector and can provide you with recommendations in terms of Specialist Support Providers.
Best wishes,
Indi
Would a GP route be confidential for a teen under the age of 16?
That sounds like a good support system, I'm glad those type of services would be open to me during university; if I take an assessment what type of information would they be looking for like would I need references from family/friends or is it just a discussion about my personal experience
Original post by Anonymous #1
Thank you for replying
Would a GP route be confidential for a teen under the age of 16?
That sounds like a good support system, I'm glad those type of services would be open to me during university; if I take an assessment what type of information would they be looking for like would I need references from family/friends or is it just a discussion about my personal experience
Would a GP route be confidential for a teen under the age of 16?
That sounds like a good support system, I'm glad those type of services would be open to me during university; if I take an assessment what type of information would they be looking for like would I need references from family/friends or is it just a discussion about my personal experience
Whether a child or adult they request that someone who has known you since childhood accompanies you to answer questions otherwise getting an accurate diagnosis is harder as it's a development condition and if they don't know what you were like as a toddler etc then they won't be able to tell if you meet the criteria
Also most universities don't provide a diagnostic assessment for autism and just refer you via the GP so maybe join the waiting list as it can take up to 5 years. Also if you are in school you normally need a report from school so they know the challenges are multi situational and they can advice you on the best way to move forward and potentially they could tell your parents that they think your autistic rather than having to bring it up with them yourself if that's something you would want
Original post by iL1L
You're right but I don't think they meant it maliciously.
Still, its ignorant and rude. Whether they meant it maliciously or not, it's terrible advice. Ignoring problems that big will only cause more problems.
