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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: How surprised are people to find that you're autistic?

perach
Posted: 28 May 2025, 2:37 pm 

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I found out in my mid-sixties that my life's experiences matched those of people on the spectrum. I do think people saw me as odd and overly reserved but i don't think they'd have considered autism as a cause. I'm wondering how unusual my experience is amongst those here.

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Special Interests?

perach
 Post subject: Re: Special Interests?
Posted: 28 May 2025, 2:25 pm 

Replies: 37
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i think my adhd outweighs my autism so i have a number of special interests but I'd say my main special interest is "input". I have this craving to absorb data on everything and I've been like that my whole life. it makes it hard to become proficient at anything.

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Running late

perach
 Post subject: Running late
Posted: 28 May 2025, 12:03 pm 

Replies: 6
Views: 2,210
I was 66 or 67 years old when i first mentioned to my therapist that my lifelong disconnect from people made me feel "like i'm autistic". She pretty much affirmed my off-the-cuff statement. Since that day a couple of years ago, I have been watching videos and reading what I can and find th...

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Questions about you

perach
 Post subject: Re: Questions about you
Posted: 28 May 2025, 10:55 am 

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What is your first name? Age: 70 Location: USA Hobbies and Interests: computer art, music, photography, physics, Why are you here? severe adhd diagnosed and self-diagnosed autism/aspergers When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I've known about the adhd for 40 years, diagnosed ...
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