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Did anyone get diagnosed with autism or aspergers later in life? Adult only!

I'm seriously considering this may actually be whats going on with me... I tick so many boxes and everytime I do those non clinical rests I seems to come in pretty high up the scale at least mid to high.

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Abstraction · 61-69, M

My wife is on spectrum and very high functioning. But lots of trouble when she was younger - she struggled to fit in until she studied people to work it all out.

FreestyleArt · 36-40, M

@Abstraction same. I had to figure it out when I was young. I'm always behind the group no matter who I hang out with

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@Abstraction when did she get her diagnosis?

Abstraction · 61-69, M

@Mellowgirl She's 43 and only just got the diagnosis. But she figured it out years ago. Yet she's empathetic, a great listener, a great mother... I so respect her for the path she had to take to do that.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@Abstraction that's sooo interesting.. I discovered I have dyscalculia after returning to university. This is was a relief but I have still failed to receive the help from them except extra time on my work.

Abstraction · 61-69, M

@Mellowgirl Her therapist gave her 2-3 quick tests online to see whether or not she should do the formal test. My wife got me to do them - I flunked - didn't show up on the spectrum. If you like I can share with you if I can find them.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@Abstraction I've done quite a few. They all suggest mild to high, with empathy.
As I mentioned to another member I'm happy to talk about it in depth just not here. But I appreciate if you don't want to pm