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[–] BackOnMyBS 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Not technically, but it could be a pattern that is indicative of autism. If you're interested in assessing yourself, here are a bunch of online tests that could give more clarity. However, no online test is sufficiently valid enough to diagnose autism. You need a thorough assessment by an autism specialist that uses a standardized scale such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale-2 (ADOS-2) which takes hours and maybe even multiple visits.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

This is my result what do you think

[–] BackOnMyBS 1 points 1 year ago

I don't know enough about that test to judge your results, but it looks like you're kind of even. It might be helpful to talk to a professional in autism.

Here are my results on the Aspie Quiz:

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Self diagnosis is valid as well as long as you don't need accommodations at work/school.

[–] BackOnMyBS 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, but you could be wrong and point yourself in the wrong direction.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I usually assume that people who self diagnose are looking for things to help them feel better. If strategies don't work they try different ones. I don't see much harm in that.

Also there are still a lot of people (especially minorities) who won't get diagnosed or can't afford it. So what else are they supposed to do?

[–] BackOnMyBS 1 points 1 year ago

So what else are they supposed to do?

if they don't have access to professional care, that sounds like the best they can do