High Functioning Autism Aspergers Symptoms

I decided to make this video about the way Autism affects me. I would be very interested to see if anyone else relates to these problems. Please let me know.

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[augi124]

Neurotypical, normal, whatever you want to call it, people a are sneaky, duplicitous and untrustworthy. There is no secret. The only secret is in logic and enjoying the present. "Normal" people smile when they're not happy and they complain when they have nothing to complain about.

[adultswithautism]

@augi124

Hi there, I think that trying to understand people's intentions has probably been my downfall so many times. I think I have been much to trusting and naive over the years. It makes me sad when I see other Autistic people struggling to understand social situations and getting confused as I did today on my film workshop. Many Autistic people I've met can be to trusting and can get taken advantage of to easily. There is not enough compassion in the world.

Regards

[paulmac2012]

snap, I take great solice knowing that some of the most successful and greatest people in the world past and present were afflicted with the same social dispositions, dont get hung up on matters, focus on your strengths, apparantly the ocd element means aspies have an insatiable appetite to solve problems and or pursue answers, in there concentrated areas of discipline.

[adultswithautism]

@paulmac2012

I like your positive approach. I am actually about to do a video about turning "special interests" that many of us have on the spectrum into careers. And as opportunities to use obsessions to become very skilled in a particular subject. I like the idea that perhaps we can lever our intense interest in something to become a world class expert in that field. I suppose we could think of people on the autistic spectrum such as Einstein, Mark Zuckerberg, Temple Grandin

regards

[adultswithautism]

@Ruthlessbunnies

I know at someone else that is having trouble getting tested for autism. I've found many GPs do not know very much about autism and even the majority of psychologists and psychiatrists I've had over the years only have a very basic understanding at best. In the UK you can get advice from the National Autistic Society or maybe you can look at their website. Keep pushing for a test or mention it at your LD test as they may understand more. Stay in touch regards

[adultswithautism]

@Ruthlessbunnies

There could be various reasons for this but a common autistic symptom is having difficulty processing information. I'm like you in that understanding mathematical concepts/charts and also understanding verbal instructions is very difficult. You may need to explain this difficulty with your teachers or parent. Are they aware that you are struggling with maths and maybe other things in your life ? They may not know about all of your difficulties.

[adultswithautism]

@Ruthlessbunnies

Could it be that you just began to notice your symptoms more or do you think they did just get worse? I think that symptoms can change over time from what what I've seen in others and myself

[adultswithautism]

@Ruthlessbunnies

Hi Ruthlessbunnies good to hear from you. I am really glad you contacted me. You sound to me as though you could be on the autistic spectrum. Everything you've said points to it and I also have nearly all of those problems you have described so well. Did you have any speech problems as a child? Is there anyone you could speak to that could help you get tested? feeling disconnected from the world is just how I also feel most of the time. best wishes

[adultswithautism]

@pumaunicorn

Hi Sorry I was unable to get back to you earlier in the week but I have been a little unwell. It is possible you are on the autistic spectrum your symptoms sound familiar. There are 2 tests you can do online AQ and EQ these are proper autism tests I also did them as part of my official diagnosis. I was also told during my diagnosis that they are now diagnosing many 30,40 and 50 yr olds that went through life wondering what was wrong. Could you speak to your doctor? best wishes

[pumaunicorn]

Hi, I'm 36, a mom, and I am not diagnosed with Autism or any spectrum disorder. However, I HAVE been previously diagnosed with everything ranging from ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, etc. I dislike being touched, I am a bit obsessed with orderliness, and I cannot stand crowds or having to meet someone at a public place (being there first terrifies me). Sometimes I wonder if I have HFA or something. The reaction to touch bothers me the very most, since I have a loving family.