My boyfriend thinks he has autism

I just wanted to put this somewhere. I’m diagnosed with autism and adhd. My boyfriend claims he might have autism. I always thought he didn’t have it because he doesn’t show any major symptoms. I asked him to list the symptoms he has and I feel like they overlap more with adhd rather than autism. I want to tell him but he might not have a good reaction if I give my opinion. It’s been weighing on my mind and I just wanted to say this. I’ve mostly been scared of his reaction. If I just outright say “I don’t think you have autism” he might get mad and say “you don’t know everything about me so don’t give your opinion when I haven’t even told you everything”

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Aloveletterforu · T

I understand to a point where you’re coming from but you gotta understand that he might be on a different side of the spectrum! He’s asking for support from you so just try and push him into getting a diagnosis.

myfullrealself · 18-21, M

@Aloveletterforu I want him to get a diagnosis. His parents won’t let him. I think he should do more research if he wants to do a self diagnosis. So far, the only research he has done is ask me.

Aloveletterforu · T

@myfullrealself ah okay. a little more research might help, maybe if you have autistic friends on different sides of the spectrum he can ask them too?????

Spoiledbrat · F

I don't know why it's such a big deal to you. That is what he is going to think if you tell him. @myfullrealself

chrisCA · M

@myfullrealself A self diagnosis? Seriously.

myfullrealself · 18-21, M

@Spoiledbrat I’m not trying to make a big deal out of it.