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kaylalynngreen
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12 Aug 2016, 3:01 am

I think that I have autism. How do you know for sure?



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12 Aug 2016, 5:12 am

Do research on autism.

See a psychologist/psychiatrist, and get an autism assessment.

Why do you think you have autism?



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12 Aug 2016, 5:14 am

If you suspect that you have autism, but are not sure, you should make an appointment with your doctor and discuss your suspicions with them. They could help you find a health practitioner (probably psychologist/psychiatrist) who could assess you for autism. This process could take some time, as autism/ASD are relatively complicated to diagnose.

This said, I am also undiagnosed but suspicious that I have autism/ASD. I have felt this way for about 5-6 years, and might pursue a diagnosis later; however, due to the unsupportive nature of my family (who don't want to even consider this as a possibility), I will need to wait until I am an adult and independent.

I would suggest that you talk to your general practitioner as a starting point - they can probably direct you from there. Good luck! :D


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