When do you stop looking for answers to explain things?

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Thanks for the kind words guys. I'm sorry for the bummed-overtone, really was trying to make a positive point. Think I'll quit while I'm behind on that

What I still wonder is how autism starts. Are we born with it or is it something that develops from our childhood experiences? I always believed (and still do) that I am this way because of the choices I've made throughout my life. I never put much stock into the diagnosis, even though it does fit me pretty well. As for explaining the issues you face, there isn't some end all answer that works for everyone. I understand exactly how most of my issues developed, but just being aware of this does not fix my problems. Just putting a lot of thought into the issue or finding an answer will not suddenly open the flood gates. The only thing an answer will provide is a step in the right direction. I've learned that the only way to improve my situation is to gain experience with the issues that I struggle with, such as social interaction or anxiety.

As far as I am aware you are born with it but it might not become apparent until later in life , any childhood experiences may be considered to act as a catalyst but not the cause. That's what I thought anyway.

I think I understand what you mean. You were saying that you admire people who persevere in the face of wrong diagnoses and bad treatment.

What sort of dogs do you have?

Yep, pretty much.. thank you for translating, lol.

A greyhound/airedale (14yo), and a border terrier mix (18yo). You?