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15 Apr 2025, 8:37 am

Hello everyone!

I am Planter, I have for a long time suspected myself of having ADHD, and quite possibly being in the ASD based on diagnoses in my youth. I've joined this forum following the advice of a self-help book and a desire to ameliorate - or even make use of - my neurodivergence.
If anyone here could share resources you've used learn more of Autism, I'd be quite grateful.

A pleasure to meet you all

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15 Apr 2025, 9:05 am

Poaceae Planter, Welcome to Wrong Planet.

One thing about us is that we can develop very special interest. I dug a little deeper and found out that one of your special interest is lichens. That is very unusual interest. I suggest you look deeper into a condition called Asperger's Syndrome.

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15 Apr 2025, 10:42 am

Welcome to WP! I hope you like it here.

I found the Internet to be a wonderful resource for learning about Autism (and other neurodivergences, as well).

...except, of course, if you are looking for a formal Adult Autism Assessment. For that, see a professional.

(I used AQ to get an informal assessment. I figured I'd better get one of them before I spent money on a formal one.)

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15 Apr 2025, 12:20 pm

Welcome and see ya around the forums

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15 Apr 2025, 1:09 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

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15 Apr 2025, 2:45 pm

Welcome!

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15 Apr 2025, 3:50 pm

Welcome to the forum!

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15 Apr 2025, 3:56 pm

Hi PP.
(Maybe not the greatest acronym)
Welcome to the planet

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15 Apr 2025, 5:33 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

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17 Apr 2025, 2:38 pm

Thank you all for your warm welcomes :heart:

Carbonhalo wrote:

Hi PP.
(Maybe not the greatest acronym)
Welcome to the planet

I did not take that into account, I wanted a name that had something to do with plants and alliterated. Oops

jimmy m wrote:

One thing about us is that we can develop very special interest. I dug a little deeper and found out that one of your special interest is lichens. That is very unusual interest. I suggest you look deeper into a condition called Asperger's Syndrome.

A cursory look at the ICD-10 Classification leads me to think that Asperger's Syndrome may be present. Sadly I'm a bit too busy at the moment for an in-depth research. Nonetheless, thank you for your recommendation.

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17 Apr 2025, 2:45 pm

Ahoy hoy.

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17 Apr 2025, 2:45 pm

Welcome to WP! :alien:

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