Probably shouldn't do this in the intro but I'm short on time.

[Dredfy]

I'm dredfy. Just here for help and answers. Found other places here to post my message though so...I'm going to go do that there...

 

[Warmheart]

Welcome here! I hope you enjoy AC.

 

[Dredfy]

Welcome here! I hope you enjoy AC.

Thanks um...how would
I tell if I was autistic? And what kind? I just(like 20 min ago) found out there are different types...I always prided myself on being blunt and brutally honest. I don't understand why people
Lie when communication is for...communicating. Exchange of knowledge. I don't understand why people "flirt" instead of just saying what they mean and want. I never accepted "because" as an answer, research everything myself, and generally find out that most of the world is full of BS they only say because someone they trust said it to them and round and round the cycle of ignorance goes...anyway...this guy at work who has aspergers(he always seemed a little obviously...off. To everyone.and most people hate him for being weird) anyway, we connected through video games and he recently said how ALL of those veiws of mine towards people and social norms and stuff are sort of obvious Indicators of autism, which he can tell I have. I deny it, but it would maybe explain why everyone gives me those weird looks and avoiding me and calling me a creeper my whole life, like maybe THEY can tell there is something off about ME...and then I remembered how before my mom got sick of raising me and abandoned me at 7 y/o, she had me diagnosed with autism and hdhd, (which I was pretty sure was just an excuse to drug a kid being a kid so she would t have to watch him) but now...I'm wondering...

 

[Warmheart]

You have a formal diagnosis, why not request your records from the diagnosing clinician? They keep hospital records for about 80 years, though behavioral health and primary care doc's are all different in how long they retain records.

All varieties of autism are now classed under one term, "autism spectrum disorder."

 

[Dredfy]

You have a formal diagnosis, why not request your records from the diagnosing clinician? They keep hospital records for about 80 years, though behavioral health and primary care doc's are all different in how long they retain records.

All varieties of autism are now classed under one term, "autism spectrum disorder."

I've been considering trying to track down that diagnosis...but...it was over 20 years ago...and I have no idea where or who...I vaguely remember the building...stairs, the orange tube flags in the parking lot next door...but nothing helpful...I never talked to my moms side of the family again and the rest of the family refused to acknowledge it. I've tried having the people look up my previous history at the hospitals...but no luck. Idk if it's because medical and psychological were kept apart, or if it's because I was a child...I can't find any records of medical treatment either even though I remember being at specific hospitals for stitches and such...is it worth it to go to someone to get diagnosed? I see plenty of cons(no money, no insurance, potential waste of time, everyone laughs and treats me differently I it's true, limited in business or other relationships because of new perceptions people view you with) but...what are the benefits of a diagnosis?

 

[Warmheart]

If you need supports, a diagnosis helps you get supports and services. You may not need them.... Or, you may very much need them someday. Our level of functioning tends to vary depending on situations in our
Ives, and, a d other conditions related to overwhelm, emotional dysregulation, etc. You ,aye need accommodations at your job due to sensory sensitivities, or due to cognitive or auditory processing challenges.

Anyway, a diagnosis is usually so one can obtain supports. Best of luck to you!

 

[Dredfy]

If you need supports, a diagnosis helps you get supports and services? You may not need them.... Or, you may very much need them someday. Our level of functioning tends to vary depending on situations in our
Ives, and, a d other conditions related to overwhelm, emotional dysregulation, etc. You ,aye need accommodations at your job due to sensory sensitivities, or due to cognitive or auditory processing challenges.

Anyway, a diagnosis is usually so one can obtain supports. Best of luck to you!

Thank you you've been very helpful and informative.

 

[Crossbreed]

Welcome to A.C.

If your school had record of your diagnosis (esp. for special ed. or medicine management purposes), they would also have record of who gave it to you.

 

[Elemental]

Hi there Dredfy Welcome to Central

 

[Catlover614]

I'm dredfy. Just here for help and answers. Found other places here to post my message though so...I'm going to go do that there...

Hi, welcome and hope you find what you need here.

 

[Catlover614]

I've been considering trying to track down that diagnosis...but...it was over 20 years ago...and I have no idea where or who...I vaguely remember the building...stairs, the orange tube flags in the parking lot next door...but nothing helpful...I never talked to my moms side of the family again and the rest of the family refused to acknowledge it. I've tried having the people look up my previous history at the hospitals...but no luck. Idk if it's because medical and psychological were kept apart, or if it's because I was a child...I can't find any records of medical treatment either even though I remember being at specific hospitals for stitches and such...is it worth it to go to someone to get diagnosed? I see plenty of cons(no money, no insurance, potential waste of time, everyone laughs and treats me differently I it's true, limited in business or other relationships because of new perceptions people view you with) but...what are the benefits of a diagnosis?

I experience these same difficulties. Sorry about your mom, I totally get it as my mother and father were always so embarrassed by me and still to this day, they don't even acknowledge my existence. I wish I could tell you what the benefits of a diagnosis is, but I am seeking answers myself. It hurts to be laughed at, laughed at my whole childhood. Buy, as I sit in isolation, I wonder...what's my next step? I have lost the desire to live. I hope you find the answers you need. Good luck!