#adult autism diagnosis

[adultautismsymptoms]

Signs of Autism in Toddlers

The signs of autism can vary from person to person. Some children display early signs of the disorder, while others don't show symptoms until they're older. But no matter what the age of your child, it's never too late to get a diagnosis and start getting the support they need to live their best life.

Early Signs of Autism in Babies One of the earliest red flags of autism is an infant who doesn't interact with other babies as well as other babies their age. The baby may not smile back and forth or respond to names, and they may avoid eye contact with their parents.

This behavior isn't normal for an infant and should be reported to their healthcare provider during well-baby visits. Caregivers should also ask for tests to determine if a baby has an autism spectrum disorder.

Some early signs of autism include obsessive-compulsive behaviors such as lining up things in a particular order or preoccupation with a specific topic of interest. This can include memorizing facts about maps, trains, or sports statistics.

Performing repetitive behaviors such as flapping hands, rocking, or twirling can also be an early sign of autism in toddlers. Repeated movements like this can be soothing to the child, but they can also distract them from concentrating on other things.

Self-stimulatory Behaviors (or "stimming") Some people with autism have very strong reactions to certain sensory stimuli, such as touch, taste, or smell. They may react quickly and intensely to these stimuli or they may respond very slowly and gently.

These responses can be more pronounced in toddlers with autism than in typically developing toddlers. For example, an autistic child with an obsession with light switches might flip them repeatedly or they might play with toys such as keys and rubber bands in unusual ways.

Other signs of autism in toddlers include difficulties interacting with other children and difficulty learning new social situations. These problems often improve with age, but some children will continue to have these issues throughout their lives.

The signs of autism in toddlers and young children can be subtle, but they can make it hard for family members to recognize the differences. For example, a young child with autism might prefer routines and be easily upset by changes in their daily schedules.

High-Functioning ASD Many individuals with autism are diagnosed as having high-functioning autism, also known as Asperger's syndrome. These individuals can often be very bright and excel in school. They might have impressive vocabularies and a strong interest in particular topics or activities, such as art, music, or science.

They might also enjoy talking in an eccentric way, such as using a very wide range of vocabulary or constantly interrupting conversations with other people. This could be seen as a symptom of adult autism diagnosis, but it could also simply be an eccentricity.

A person with high-functioning autism might have a variety of different skills and be able to learn at a faster rate than other people their age. These skills might be a great benefit to the person with autism, but they can also be a barrier to social interaction.

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[amazingmagda]

#autism #autism in women #AFAB #autistic women #autistic girls #AFAB autistic #women with autism #adult autism diagnosis #women #girls #Youtube

[sound-gxrden]

I feel the urge again, to cover up myself, to hide the parts that are unseemly. I'm made aware again in crystal vision that I am other, that I will never be usual. I'll stand out like a pen spot on a white blouse but people will try their best to look anywhere but at me, to skirt around my differences. I am reminded of why I looked to the art, to the weirdos and outcasts, the queers and the loners. I'm reminded that my desperation for love can make me feel that I must comply, squeeze myself in to a circular hole when the world can see I am a square peg. Others watch politely and act surprised when I cannot fit.

#adult autism diagnosis #adult autism #childhood sadness #masking #autistic masking

[austiwhatnext1]

Discover a wealth of autism spectrum resources in Australia at AutismWhatNext. Access valuable information, support, and guidance for individuals, families, and professionals. Navigate the journey with confidence.

#autism spectrum australia resources #autism symptoms in adults #autism spectrum disorder #adult autism diagnosis

[thatadhdmood]

an eloquent take down of the "people are self diagnosing autism to be trendy and for attention" take that morons have been echoing on tiktok

[video description is the reblogs, its very long]

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[neurodivergenttales]

Gentle Reminders:

Do not feel embarrassed for relying on safe foods (you are not 'picky' or 'demanding')

Do not feel ashamed for stimming in public (you are more than allowed to regulate yourself)

Do not feel guilty for saying 'no' (burn out is real even though this capitalist society glamorises it)

Do not neglect your special interests because other people think they're strange/obsessive (people judging you for experiencing joy are the actual problem here)

Do not feel guilty for asking for accommodations (the world is not one-size-fits-all and you deserve access)

#mental health #neurodivergent #neurodiverse stuff #actually autistic #late diagnosis #late diagnosed autistic #autistic adult #actually autism #autism #autistic things #burn out #stimmimg #unmasking

[imaginarylungfish]

i constantly forget that stimming will help me. like sometimes i feel so overwhelmed and start catastrophizing about my job or a partner or my family or friends. BUT THEN I STIM. and life's okay

#actually autistic #autism #actually neurodiverse #adult autism #actually neurodivergent #neurodivergent problems #late diagnosed autistic #late diagnosis #stimming

[salti-thelatediagnosedautist]

part of being autistic is slowly realising that you actually live in chronic pain and all your random little physical blips and errors might actually be caused by a chronic illness???

No, but seriously, no one told me that it doesn't hurt their elbows when they shake sauce bottles... it doesn't hurt their wrists and hands to write.... it doesn't hurt their feet to drive.... they don't randomly "lose grip" on objects or find keyboards or controllers difficult to hold... I was under the assumption this was all relatively normal?

Part of the reason I didn't realise this is because I don't always realise I'm in pain. My autism already makes me hyposensitive to pain, but because my "neutral" is to always be in like a 3/10 pain state, I don't always know that I'm in pain...

#autism #asd #actually autistic #oc #neurodivergent #autism spectrum disorder #late diagnosed autistic #autistic blog #autism diagnosis #autistic life #chronic illness #chronically ill #disabled adult #disabled #probably heds #?

[turns-out-its-adhd]

NEURODIVERSE-SQUAD, ASSEMBLE!

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[martha-autie]

I'm upset with tiktok. Particularly the mental health aspect of tiktok. It's so inaccurate most of the time but people act like it's not. You shouldn't take mental advice from tiktok. Tiktok is partially responsible for setting back the public's perception of OCD, we were gaining traction in helping people understand that intrusive thoughts don't make us, killers, creeps, or dangerous.

Now we've got tiktok people telling everyone that intrusive thoughts are about wanting to eat too much candy, or poke a Llama in the face because it's so cute. No those are just thoughts, normal thoughts, impulsive thoughts.

They are likely not ego dystonic. They likely do not clash with your sense of self, you most likely do not have a negative or anxious reaction to these thoughts. Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, scary, distressing thoughts that pop into your mind randomly and you don't want them.

People with ocd can't control their thoughts, but now we have people calling OCD people and people with other conditions monsters because they have real intrusive thoughts that follow a common theme, hurting others, doing something bad or perverted. Or something you don't want to do, it can even be thoughts about joining another religion or secretly being a sexuality and not knowing it.

Intrusive thoughts can be anything, but they are always unpleasant and unwanted, they are considered to be ego dystonic meaning they do not go along with a person's sense of self.

When I was younger I would have thoughts about pushing people into the street and them getting run over by cars, I hated those thoughts. I didn't want them, those were intrusive thoughts. Tiktok has harmed OCD acceptance and imagine what it's going to do to Autism, which I also have, if people keep taking advice from tiktok. Please don't take tiktok advice

#actually autistic #autism #autistic adult #autistic experiences #autism level 2 #late diagnosed autistic #autistic women #autism diagnosis #asd #autistic #tiktok #actually ocd #ocd #intrusive thoughts #obsessive compulsive disorder #mental illness #fyp #mental health

[adultautismsymptoms]

Autism Spectrum Disorders - What Are the Main Symptoms of Autism?

Autism is a neurological condition that affects how people see, hear and feel the world. It is a spectrum disorder and can be diagnosed by doctors in different ways, depending on which symptoms are present.

How does autism develop?

A child with autism usually has a very difficult time learning to communicate with others. This is known as social communication disorder (SCD). Their language skills can be very delayed and they may not be able to read facial expressions or tone of voice. They often have problems with interpreting other people’s body language and they may make unusual movements such as shaking their arms (commonly called stimming).

It can also affect their motor skills. They may move very slowly or in a very clumsy way. They can also have poor attention and concentration.

They may also have a very limited imagination and enjoy things that are not real. They can also have repetitive behaviors and extreme interests in specific topics like sports teams or science.

How can my child be screened for autism?

A doctor or other specialist will look at your child’s behavior and developmental milestones. They might use a simple questionnaire, or they may perform a more in-depth evaluation.

When you have a child with autism, the most important thing is that they get early, effective treatment. It can make a big difference in their lives.

What are the different types of autism?

Autism is a complex brain disorder that can be hard to diagnose. It can have different effects on a person, ranging from mild to severe. The main symptoms of autism are trouble with social communication and interaction and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests.

Some people with ASD can learn new skills and improve over time. This can help them gain more independence.

They can also get better at using gestures or pictures to communicate. They may have trouble with certain sensory sensitivities and problems regulating their emotions, such as anxiety.

Other symptoms of autism can include a lack of empathy or feeling overwhelmed by other people’s emotions, as well as issues with impulse control and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

In some cases, children with autism can have a learning disability or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) as well. These conditions can make it harder to be successful in school and at work.

What should I say when talking to someone with autism?

The correct way to talk to a person with autism is not to use the words “autistic” or “on the spectrum.” It is better to refer to the individual as someone who has a developmental disorder or an intellectual disability.

If you are unsure about what to say, the best thing is to ask the person with autism for advice. They will know more about what it is like to live with autism and will be able to give you the right advice.

Some people have been able to change their behavior and learn to function in a more normal way by taking special education courses or other forms of treatment. This might include occupational therapy, behavioral therapy or speech and autism therapy.

#autism #autism symptoms #autism spectrum #signs of autism #symptoms of autism #autism in adults #adult autism #adult autism symptoms #is autism hereditary #autism therapy #autism levels #signs of autism in women #adult autism diagnosis #autism traits

[chaoticautie]

Me: I’m autistic

Person: Are you diagnosed?

Me: Well it’s been confirmed by more than one professional, my old diagnosis was written on paper for my IEP but it’s outdated now (Asp*rger’s), I’ve scored very high on almost every autism test out there, and a lot of my teachers, friends, and some of my family members have suspected it

Person: Okay, but are you diagnosed NOW?

Me: …No?

Person: Then you’re not autistic.

#smfh #autism #autistic #actually autistic #partially diagnosed #partial diagnosis #autistic adult #autistic woman #autistic enby #neurodivergent #autistic things #actually neurodiverse #stop gatekeeping autism #seriously #anti gatekeeping #pro self diagnosis

[ejbuckley]

tw/ bullying, ableism

one of the most heartbreaking things about my late autism diagnosis is realising that i wasn’t bullied for my looks - as i always thought. i was bullied for being autistic, for the way i reacted to things and acted. i grew up hating the way i looked and tried so hard to change myself. it wasn’t until the manic pixie dream girl phase that people were nice to me, it was all ableism and that’s devastating.

i will never forgive the world for that.

#autism #autistic culture #ableism #autistic women #actually autistic #actually audhd #audhd #autistic #late diagnosed autistic #late diagnosis #autistic adult #autistic community #being autistic #autistic experiences

[noodle-shenaniganery]

I think one of the big issues with autism representation is largely that we don’t get that many autistic characters in media. It’s impossible to represent the entire spectrum in one character. And oftentimes, even when we do get representation, it’s the same types of characters over and over again. The spectrum is broad! It’s chaotic! Almost any representation could hypothetically reflect someone’s experiences, so why keep using the same few archetypes repeatedly? There are so many ways an autistic character could be written. Look, here’s some:

- A nonverbal autistic character with the power to manipulate plants who often uses plants to communicate (e.g. grows cacti when upset, dandelions when happy, roses when they like someone/something, orchids when confused, etc.). They also use plants to move around, grab things, point, etc. due to significantly impaired motor control.

- A nonspeaking, physically disabled autistic character with strabismus who is the ‘tech genius’ of the group. They often can’t go on missions themself because of their disability, but are completely fine with providing the rest with the gadgets, advice, and the occasional Dad Joke™️.

- The ghost of an autistic person who keeps trying to make friends with the new residents of their home, but doesn’t understand social rules at all and keeps accidentally scaring people by appearing/saying things without notice. They also stim by yelling, singing, and moving (things) around, which understandably freaks people out.

- A blind, semispeaking autistic teenager whose special interest is music, and their life mostly revolves around music. They mostly speak in song quotes, and are trying to learn how to play as many instruments as possible. They switch between different mobility aids that help them get around (they are dynamically disabled from their Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), from crutches to wheechairs. They could also try to be in their school’s music club and/or orchestra, while also dealing with high school shenanigans.

- An autistic adult who, after decades of going undiagnosed, is now adjusting to life knowing that they’re not broken, just different. They also have comorbid mental illnesses, partially as a result of their late diagnosis.

There you go. There’s some ideas.

(If anyone uses these, please tag me or let me know, I’d love to read some stories with these.)

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[austiwhatnext1]

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[thatadhdmood]

Common Healthy Autistic Behaviours List

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