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I'm sorry you're distressed. I hope you can see a professional and get an answer soon and treatment if you need it.

Some people were being mean to you here IMO and I think it's because we get a new person asking if they're autistic everyday and people get sick of it. Still, I agree with red robin, someone who's distressed and having problems should be treated kindly whether they have AS or not (especially on and AS support forum) and even though we can't diagnose you I understand you wanting to hear the opinions of others with AS.

It's quite possible you have some of the genes and some autistic traits without having the full disorder itself , since your son has it. AS is polygenetic....you may have some of the contributing genes and have the broader phenotype. You can google Broader Autism Phenotype. My mum is a bit socially awkward and very shy and introverted and she has some sensory issues especially with what fabrics she wears. She doesn't think she has AS because she isn't severely impaired in her social interaction-she understands people well enough to hold down a job without too many problems and raise her two children-and even as a kid she didn't have a severe impairment. Also, she has no repetitive behaviors (intense interests that interfere with her functioning). She does display a lot of autistic traits and it's most likely because the thing is genetic and her kid has it so she probably does have some of the genes for it. You may actually have the disorder but if you don't have the severe impairment (problems at work, with your marriage, your kids ect) then this may be a better explanation. Again, I'm not a doctor and can't diagnose (which you know) but it's just another possibility to think about.

Good luck to you.

Hi everyone,

It's just that there so much information out there about this it's hard to pin point anything I suspect I may have autistic traits doesn't everyone to some degree, brushing my teeth is ritualistic behaviour as we all tend to brush every day.

I respect the severity of the condition as I mentioned before my son is in process of being diagnosed but the symptoms he has are different to mine yet some are similar.

I understand that I can only be diagnosed by a professional but there is so many people out there with wrong diagnosis also.

7 Years ago they suspected I had some kind of a mood disorder and schizophrenic tendencies but if that is the case wouldn’t it of all passed by now and how does this explain how I felt as a child.

what I do feel though is that the way I am depression anxiety and social awkwardness has been a hindrance in my life and is causing a lot of problems for me in work and outside. I mean when someone talks to me in work and they say something to me I more times than none just stare at them blankly because what they have said just doesn't process.

Your opinions are welcome I write this because I am very conscious of the how it feels to read something and not understand someone’s intentions typed on a screen.

Thanks all for the kindness.

I didn't know anyone was being mean thanks for highlighting.

Yes the anxiety is a big issue, shouting at my children because of the noise having empathy issues and not feeling anything when someone I cosnider myself close to. I't takes all I am to show emotion to my children and I'm affraid they grow to think that I didn't care.

"Your opinions are valued."
No, no they're not.

There are a few people on here you might relate to well. You might also want to try the parenting sub forum on this site. There are some diagnosed aspie parents and some parents with aspie traits (who also have aspie kids) there. Lady Katie was one...I haven't seen her here for awhile. She is successful (she's an engineer, I think) and she has kids and is married and was diagnosed with AS as an adult. There are a few others around and they often talk about similar things....dealing their kids making noise during meltdowns and such and emotionally connecting with their kids.

cosmic100.

You might also try RAADS-R, one of the most valid online tests.

http://www.aspietests.org/raads/index.php

Take it to your doctor as further "evidence".

I can tell you that a 20 is "within the range of consistent of who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder"

(I scored a 20 on my professional evaluation and that was the phrasing used while it was discussed).

Thanks for the advise I may be off the network for a while as I'm driving my wife crazy with this becoming a little obsessed.

there are many things that are related to each other Autism, ADHD, ADD and Schizophrenic tendancies they do over lap some what making it very difficult. I have completed the tests and I am above the freshold on all categories, I shall print a copy and take it to my Psychiatrist when I receive my appointment thank you all.

Hmm. I took the EQ once again, and I got the same result in words, - but no rating in numbers? How come?