If You're Autistic

CoolBeans 9/15/2022 09:52 am 1034

I'm 18, I know for sure I have undiagnosed ADHD and have known for a while, but the thought also occurs to me that I could also have autism (along with the adhd). I find myself relating to what a lot of autistic people say they feel (taking things too literally, trouble with eye contact, cannot stop talking about my interests, etc.), but I also know that doesn't automatically make me autistic and that its a very broad spectrum.

So my questions to those who know they're autistic: Are you diagnosed? If not, how did you know you were autistic and at what age did it occur to you?

Edit: Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to reply here, and for the advice, all of your messages were very helpful and insightful! I haven't come to a definite conclusion (I wasn't expecting to-- but maybe someday I will). I have done more research because of this thread, and I still think I could be autistic, but I also think there is an array of things that could make me neurodivergent and more than just ADHD. Like I said, I haven't come to any conclusions, but I'm okay with that right now, and I think I'll just continue to be as I am.