My son was diagnosed with Autism at 4. Since then his primary doctor and a shrink my wife sees suspect I may be within the "autistic spectrum"..this could explain a great deal of issues in my life..However are there studies concearning undiagnosed Autism?..Proffesional standards used in making this determination..I have never heard of anything like this in all books and media coverage...Has anyone ever heard of anthing like this?
2007-09-11 13:36:51 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I think there probably is some way to diagnose an adult with autism. I know kids who are autistic, but I don't know much about the diagnosing, etc. I found some useful links, see below. I hope they help.
2007-09-11 13:50:27 · answer #1 · answered by dimples 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has autism too. He was diagnosed at age 3...and I have suspected that I may be within the spectrum myself, based off common characteristics of people with Asperger's syndrome. But externally, and given my actions, I seem very normal. It's within my mind that I think I may have issues...Anyway, I think it's extremely difficult to accurately diagnose adults that seem to have a mild condition.
2007-09-11 20:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by SoulDawg 4 UGA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's certainly possible that you have a mild form of autism, and therefore went undiagnosed. There are many forms of tests that can help you determine if you actually have it. However, before you go to a doctor, try this test first:
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/9.12/aqtest.html
2007-09-11 20:42:48 · answer #3 · answered by rlsejhm 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course they can, go to a behavior analysist or someone with a fancy job name like that. They will help you out. But I have one question, why do you want to be diagnosed with Austism? You have lived your life properly without the lable, theres not need for you to have it now.
2007-09-11 20:44:33 · answer #4 · answered by Emerdale 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋