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25 Feb 2024, 12:37 pm

Hi, everyone. I'm Mike. I'm currently undiagnosed however, after wrestling with the question for about 6 years, I'm about as certain as one can be without a diagnosis that I am autistic. I look forward to interacting with other autistic people as I continue the long process of unmasking and self-acceptance.
I'm not sure what else I should say. I'm not great at talking about myself unless I'm answering a specific question.

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25 Feb 2024, 12:49 pm

Hello, you can talk about your hobbies. Or difficulties in life, if they are difficult to solve.

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25 Feb 2024, 1:31 pm

Welcome to WP! I hope you like it here.

I also hope you have discovered these:
- Autism-Spectrum Quotient Test (AQ)
- Aspie Quiz ^{Registering is not required!}
Their results are completely unofficial but might provide additional support for your self-diagnosis (or suggest considering other possibilities).

P.S. From time-to-time you may notice me make an unflattering comment about Florida. Please do not attach much weight to this...while I was born and raised in Pennsylvania, my parents later moved to Florida...and some of the family followed them.

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25 Feb 2024, 4:39 pm

Welcome Mike, you are in the right place. This group is a great resource when we want info about autism and life experiences around that. So many years of lifetime autism experience, So many autistic folks all in one place give great insights and input when we need it. And a lot of members are just good fun, with kind hearts! Glad you are with us.

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25 Feb 2024, 4:41 pm

Welcome to WP! :alien:

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25 Feb 2024, 4:42 pm

Hi. Welcome. No doubt you have questions. Is the right site to ask.

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25 Feb 2024, 7:23 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet.

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26 Feb 2024, 10:46 pm

Hello and welcome Mike. Whether you seek to find an official diagnosis or not, we're glad you found our place

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28 Feb 2024, 10:18 am

Welcome to Wrong Planet. There are many test available on the internet, free of charge, that can give you a quick and fairly accurate analysis.

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