Discussion If someone asked whether I have autism or not, am I most likely on the spectrum?

[Justanotherbloke]

Cause apparently I was too 'direct' and blunt. I don't think being direct is an autistic trait, more so a straight forward, no nonsense and healthy one deemed as autistic in a sick, cowardly and unhealthy society.
Everyone likes to play games, waste time, what about getting straight to the point / core it instead of wasting time on small talk? I see no point of it at all. It's not efficient. What a load of nonsense to tie assertiveness and being direct to autism.

 

[Dead End]

If that is your sole reason for wondering if you have ASD, then you probably don't have it. Do you have other social issues, sensory issues, etc. that would make you think you have it? Have psychologists/parents brought it up in the past?

 

[Bulbasaur]

If you are not diagnosed as a kid, 99% chance you don't have autism. None of the things listed are autistic on their own.

 

[Justanotherbloke]

If that is your sole reason for wondering if you have ASD, then you probably don't have it. Do you have other social issues, sensory issues, etc. that would make you think you have it? Have psychologists/parents brought it up in the past?

I have never been diagnosed with anything, I'm just very introverted and socially isolated cause of my own will, don't like to socialize and usually very direct.
I don't think I have autism, but wouldn't be surprised if it was on the spectrum.
No, I don't have other symptoms.
One of my parents usually says stuff like (if they are mad) 'you're such an autist' or 'lunatic', 'sex obsessed lunatic" and 'mentally ill cause you talk about sex all the time',when im at home.
But I think talking about sex is fine as long as you dont do it publicly in front of strangers yku dont know, what's so weird about it?

 

[Bulbasaur]

Abused brocels need to stop with the self-diagnosing.

 

[Bulbasaur]

I have never been diagnosed with anything, I'm just very introverted and socially isolated cause of my own will, don't like to socialize and usually very direct.
I don't think I have autism, but wouldn't be surprised if it was on the spectrum.
No, I don't have other symptoms.
One of my parents usually says stuff like (if they are mad) 'you're such an autist' or 'lunatic', 'sex obsessed lunatic" and 'mentally ill cause you talk about sex all the time',when im at home.
But I think talking about sex is fine as long as you dont do it publicly in front of strangers yku dont know, what's so weird about it?

it's normal to talk about sex

 

[Dead End]

I have never been diagnosed with anything, I'm just very introverted and socially isolated cause of my own will, don't like to socialize and usually very direct.
I don't think I have autism, but wouldn't be surprised if it was on the spectrum.
No, I don't have other symptoms.

Then you're probably just direct and introverted.

 

[Bulbasaur]

Then you're probably just direct and introverted.

 

[Justanotherbloke]

Then you're probably just direct and introverted.

More like how every normal, non clownesque and healthy person should behave but we like time wasting, playing games giving wrong advice just to score points

 

[Dead End]

More like how every normal, non clownesque and healthy person should behave but we like time wasting, playing games giving wrong advice just to score points

If you are referring to small talk and casual interaction, I agree. Either I discuss something interesting or necessary or I don't want to talk at all. I don't care for how someone's weekend was, or how their family's going or what the weather is like, etc.

 

[Zaraj11]

Try filling out a questionnaire.

If you are not diagnosed as a kid, 99% chance you don't have autism

Depends on the country. A lot of countries do not diagnose with anything without you asking for it.

 

[DoomThreeKoala]

Abused brocels need to stop with the self-diagnosing.

 

[ordinaryotaku]

Autist here, 100% yes.

 

[Justanotherbloke]

If you are referring to small talk and casual interaction, I agree.

It's just not in my nature to act performative, which is exactly what it is.

 

[8CbZA-kHFu6pFgE*]

How are we supposed to tell with just this one information. Do you fit any of the typical symptoms for autism/Aspergers ?

 

[Alvin31]

I have no problem with small talk. My main issue is i can't create decent humors spontaneously among my peers or strangers due to my low social experience. I'm too rigid for making humour out of thin air

 

[DeathIsNear888]

If you are not diagnosed as a kid, 99% chance you don't have autism. None of the things listed are autistic on their own.

What you mean if your not diagnosed as kid you 99% percent don't have it? You know how many parents dont care about that sorta thing and it's so easy to get a false diagnosis trust me I know lol. I was diagnosed as ASPD and Bipolar I don't think I actually had Bipolar it was reaction to SSRIs I just have Autism on the mild to moderate spectrum, I know ASPD for sure lol. You know how hard it was to get a Bipolar diagnosis? It just depends on the doctor some of them are idiots and it's so easy to manipulate those tests.

 

[8CbZA-kHFu6pFgE*]

What you mean if your not diagnosed as kid you 99% percent don't have it? You know how many parents dont care about that sorta thing and it's so easy to get a false diagnosis trust me I know lol. I was diagnosed as ASPD and Bipolar I don't think I actually had Bipolar it was reaction to SSRIs I just have Autism on the mild to moderate spectrum, I know ASPD for sure lol. You know how hard it was to get a Bipolar diagnosis? It just depends on the doctor some of them are idiots and it's so easy to manipulate those tests.

this and the fact that doctors in third world countries dont give a shit about disabilites such as autism

 

[Jestermaxxest]

If you acknowledge your traits and you on purpose behave like this, then it is not the factor.