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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Obsessed with ASD, curious about my similarities

GreatApe
Posted: 21 Jun 2019, 5:38 am 

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But my brother used to hang out with the popular kids all through school, and had a big crowd he often spent time with and he was accepted, and he was diagnosed with AS earlier this year (he's in his 30s). Really? This is what I was curious about. Fascinating! Wish there was a 12 hour documentary o...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Obsessed with ASD, curious about my similarities

GreatApe
Posted: 21 Jun 2019, 5:30 am 

Replies: 20
Views: 819
You give several examples of social behaviours that would not place you on the spectrum, and a few that could point in that direction. What about restricted and repetitive behaviours? Do you have sensory issues with sound, light, touch, etc.? Do you have stimming behaviours, routines or rituals tha...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Obsessed with ASD, curious about my similarities

GreatApe
Posted: 21 Jun 2019, 1:50 am 

Replies: 20
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I've been obsessed with ASD for a good 6 months and read tons. Watched just about every youtube video there is, parts of several books and documentaris etc. The tests Autism Spectrum Quotient, Empathy Quotient, RAAD-S and Systemizing Quotient all place me in the ASD category. So things are definitel...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Obsessed with ASD, curious about my similarities

GreatApe
Posted: 20 Jun 2019, 1:30 pm 

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I appreciate that, but I don't want to take time from the professionals, and let some poor person who is struggling be that much longer on a waiting list. Not sure I really need a proper diagnosis. Except to calm my intellectual curiosity. If anyone would diagnose me with ASD, I suspect it be so clo...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Obsessed with ASD, curious about my similarities

GreatApe
Posted: 20 Jun 2019, 1:22 pm 

Replies: 20
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New here. I recently began reading (obsessing) about ASD and noticed that many of the traits fit my own life. I've had a fairly easy life, so I really doubt I would qualify for a diagnosis. Since I'm utterly fascinated by the topic I'm still be very curious to hear your opinion. Here are some exampl...
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