[Crimson Dynamo]

Signs of autism in adults

Main signs of autism

Common signs of autism in adults include:

• finding it hard to understand what others are thinking or feeling
• getting very anxious about social situations
• finding it hard to make friends or preferring to be on your own
• seeming blunt, rude or not interested in others without meaning to
• finding it hard to say how you feel
• taking things very literally – for example, you may not understand sarcasm or phrases like "break a leg"
• having the same routine every day and getting very anxious if it changes

Other signs of autism

You may also have other signs, like:

• not understanding social "rules", such as not talking over people
• avoiding eye contact
• getting too close to other people, or getting very upset if someone touches or gets too close to you
• noticing small details, patterns, smells or sounds that others do not
• having a very keen interest in certain subjects or activities
• liking to plan things carefully before doing them

Autism in women and men

Autism can sometimes be different in women and men.

For example, autistic women may be quieter, may hide their feelings and may appear to cope better with social situations.

This means it can be harder to tell you're autistic if you're a woman.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/signs/adults/


There is a relatively simple online test you can take here:

https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/...lt-autism-test

[Epic.]

Why did you feel the need to make this thread

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Epic.

Why did you feel the need to make this thread

I think its an interesting subject (in adults and not children) and i would be interested in peoples scores on the link. I scored 19 for example.

[Ammi]

...being assessed for autism is quite a lengthy process as it’s such a huge spectrum for diagnosis...I would personally be very sceptical of an ‘online assessment’ such as this...and it feels quite trivialising to me...

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...being assessed for autism is quite a lengthy process as it’s such a huge spectrum for diagnosis...I would personally be very sceptical of an ‘online assessment’ such as this...and it feels quite trivialising to me...

This for me 100%
Well put Ammi.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...being assessed for autism is quite a lengthy process as it’s such a huge spectrum for diagnosis...I would personally be very sceptical of an ‘online assessment’ such as this...and it feels quite trivialising to me...

Clinical Partners is the UK's largest private mental health partnership and i am sure they put a lot of time and effort into the test.

If you have feedback about their work they would happily respond. YOu can contact them here: https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/contact

[Cherie]

I got 5

[user104658]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

For example, autistic women may be quieter, may hide their feelings and may appear to cope better with social situations.

It is definitely different in girls but thus far, my daughter is actually the polar opposite of described, and of "classic autism" in general. Her mood is rarely "flat", she bounces between extremely happy/smiling/laughing/excitement and angry/upset/distressed - all very much worn on her sleeve. If she's feeling something, you'll know about it.

Originally Posted by Ammi

...being assessed for autism is quite a lengthy process as it’s such a huge spectrum for diagnosis...I would personally be very sceptical of an ‘online assessment’ such as this...and it feels quite trivialising to me...

...also contrary to this, she was diagnosed at her first paediatric assessment when she was 3, within about 15 minutes . She does have additional support needs though, mostly language-based at this point it seems, so that makes diagnosis much more straight forward.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

It is definitely different in girls but thus far, my daughter is actually the polar opposite of described, and of "classic autism" in general. Her mood is rarely "flat", she bounces between extremely happy/smiling/laughing/excitement and angry/upset/distressed - all very much worn on her sleeve. If she's feeling something, you'll know about it.



...also contrary to this, she was diagnosed at her first paediatric assessment when she was 3, within about 15 minutes . She does have additional support needs though, mostly language-based at this point it seems, so that makes diagnosis much more straight forward.

I recall watching a 45 minute documentary on autistic babies !!

It was possibly about 10 yrs ago .

As I recall ( it’s all very vague ) there were about 8 of them in the study , they were about 12 months old and each one’s parents were BOTH autistic .

The only part I can remember clearly was that they all took turns to be placed in a high chair and were wired up so we could tell exactly what their eyes were focusing on ... they were then shown a series of clips of older children speaking to the camera ..

Anyways they ALL focussed on the the children’s MOUTHS rather than their eyes ..


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[Redway]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

It is definitely different in girls but thus far, my daughter is actually the polar opposite of described, and of "classic autism" in general. Her mood is rarely "flat", she bounces between extremely happy/smiling/laughing/excitement and angry/upset/distressed - all very much worn on her sleeve. If she's feeling something, you'll know about it.

How old is she?

[Aaliyah]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

I think its an interesting subject (in adults and not children) and i would be interested in peoples scores on the link. I scored 19 for example.

You think it's 'interesting' to play a game and discuss peoples conditions? Honestly this thread is sick and twisted... this is not up for discussion you are not autistic so stop bullying people & putting them down as though they're your experiment to divulge into

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Aaliyah

You think it's 'interesting' to play a game and discuss peoples conditions? Honestly this thread is sick and twisted... this is not up for discussion you are not autistic so stop bullying people & putting them down as though they're your experiment to divulge into

I found it rather interesting to be fair.

Just a shame I can’t get a score as the flaming link freezes after I answer question 30 each time


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[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Aaliyah

You think it's 'interesting' to play a game and discuss peoples conditions? Honestly this thread is sick and twisted... this is not up for discussion you are not autistic so stop bullying people & putting them down as though they're your experiment to divulge into

It's not a game, it's a healthy discussion, should we sweep disability under the carpet, its not the 1950s!

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Aaliyah

You think it's 'interesting' to play a game and discuss peoples conditions? Honestly this thread is sick and twisted... this is not up for discussion you are not autistic so stop bullying people & putting them down as though they're your experiment to divulge into

indeed

the part where he asked to want to know people's scores bit is not necessary and rude

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

indeed

the part where he asked to want to know people's scores bit is not necessary and rude

its entirely up to the person to do so or indeed post in the thread, its not set homework. nor is the subject taboo.

[Aaliyah]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

indeed

the part where he asked to want to know people's scores bit is not necessary and rude

Thanks Nicky, I'll be honest I'm outraged!

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Aaliyah

You think it's 'interesting' to play a game and discuss peoples conditions? Honestly this thread is sick and twisted... this is not up for discussion you are not autistic so stop bullying people & putting them down as though they're your experiment to divulge into

I think this is unfair, I don’t think anybody has been rude in this thread. Autism is commonly diagnosed nowadays but they were pretty sparse back when I was young and probably next to non-existent when LT was young (no offence).

The subject of adult autism is interesting because there’s probably millions of undiagnosed cases.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Withano

I think this is unfair, I don’t think anybody has been rude in this thread. Autism is commonly diagnosed nowadays but they were pretty sparse back when I was young and probably next to non-existent when LT was young (no offence).

The subject of adult autism is interesting because there’s probably millions of undiagnosed cases.

Thankyou Withano and you are right and that is precisely why i did.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Withano

I think this is unfair, I don’t think anybody has been rude in this thread. Autism is commonly diagnosed nowadays but they were pretty sparse back when I was young and probably next to non-existent when LT was young (no offence).



The subject of adult autism is interesting because there’s probably millions of undiagnosed cases.

Excellent take on things !!


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[Smithy]

I got 4

[Marsh.]

I find it easy to imagine what characters from a book might look like

Depends how good the writing is.

[Glenn.]

taking things very literally – for example, you may not understand sarcasm or phrases like "break a leg"

Youtube video

[Nicky91]

taking things very literally – for example, you may not understand sarcasm or phrases like "break a leg"

what the ****, i have autism myself but i don't really want to take things that literally too often, which is why i am sarcastic quite a lot

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

what the ****, i have autism myself but i don't really want to take things that literally too often, which is why i am sarcastic quite a lot

It’s a complex subject for sure .

I still regard myself as Aspergers even though it is currently’ bracketed as coming under the ASD umbrella .

I rarely take things literally although it does happen on occasion.


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[Beso]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

what the ****, i have autism myself but i don't really want to take things that literally too often, which is why i am sarcastic quite a lot

You can also be rather nasty, is that your condition as well?