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am i autistic?
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I think I am autistic since:
- I don't get the complexity of human interaction. people say "everybody should be kind and respectful", but then the next time I see people being bastards.
- I can't make conversation
- I don't get common sayings in life. I hate watching things like the Tyra Banks show since she always talks about things that are common knowledge and I don't know about.
Am I mentally stunted?
- I don't get the complexity of human interaction. people say "everybody should be kind and respectful", but then the next time I see people being bastards.
- I can't make conversation
- I don't get common sayings in life. I hate watching things like the Tyra Banks show since she always talks about things that are common knowledge and I don't know about.
Am I mentally stunted?
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Its also worth remembering that EVERYBODY has some autistic traits, but that doesnt make everyone autistic.
If you feel that these traits are impacting on your life, then maybe its worth speaking to your doctor and see about getting a diagnosis.
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I know 3 people who are autistic. Onbly one of them is mentally stunted and can't talk.
why does everybody have autistic traits?
They key word is "SHOULD", they dont say people are kind and respectful towards each other, saying they just should be.
A lot of things such as phrases and sayings are hard to get if you have never heard them before, I wouldnt worry about it too much.
I disagree. it's because I don't get it.
For example, both my sons are on the autistic spectrum. One is a lot less affected than the other. One has learning difficulties, yet the other is above average for intelligence, yet theyre both autistic
Ok, so what is autism then?
I have added some information on Autistic spectrum disorders for you too have a look at. I wouldnt worry too much but it may be worth going to see you G.P just to talk your concerns over.
I hope this helps.
Keep posting and let us know how you are getting on!!!
Take care
B:)
why do you say you think youre autistic, and then you ask what autism is?
is much better
if it helps, think of it as a sliding scale: on one side is total social incoherence, and on the other side is the most empathetic person you've ever met (it is more complicated than this, I know). We are all on the autistic scale somewhere, but being 'autistic' is where you are too close to the difficult side.
Have you looked at Aspergers Syndrome?
although empathetic sounds funnier
Empathetic like sympathetic no?
It wins in a google fight
lol
yeah I meant the second one
because i think i may have the symptoms of it.
Then surely you know what it is?
Just saw this on the news, as I was reading this thread. Appropriate!
i don't know what they are.
What has complexity got to do with anything.
All I have said is that people dont necessarily do what others tell them to.
Autism and being autistic are the same thing. I don't understand how you can say "I think I'm autistic" but then go on to say you have no idea what it is?
of course they do not, which is true.
but i don't get the complexity of people saying something and not doing the other. I don't get why people say "people don't have sex" when it's normal to get turned on by an attractive person. Life is too confusing and complex, when most don't get phased by it.
For that reason it may be worth trying to understand what kira is saying with this in mind. Becoming frustrated with the way someone is expressing something is worth trying to avoid, especially when responding to someone who is saying they find some normal phrases hard to understand.
Kira, we're not going to be able to tell you whether you do have a condition on the autistic spectrum, that's something you'll need help from a doctor to understand.
If you feel a diagnosis would help you then please go see your local doctor or ask for a referral to a doctor with experience of people who have conditions on the Autistic spectrum.
If you want to talk about your condition here, or the problems you are facing then that's brilliant - please do that. But please be aware no one here can tell you for certain what may be causing problems you have.
The National Autistic Society has some great information, as people have already pointed out, and they also have a helpline on 0845 070 4004. If reading through information isn't helping and you don't feel you want to speak to your doctor at this stage then the helpline may be able to talk to you about how you feel.