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Hi. I posted here yesterday.
But I saw that it's harder to diagnose women due to autistic traits in women being different than those in men. I've been non stop researching since yesterday (I haven't even eaten much..), and found a book called Aspiengirl. I haven't yet purchased the book, though I plan to. There are samples online of what's written, including a long list of female symptoms. I read through most of it, and it was hitting right on the mark, especially "the chameleon", imitation.
I, at first, Aspergers quizzes because I'm so interested, scored 152 on the Aspie Quiz (took it 3 times to be sure), then heard from here that the author was biased and racist. However, I do believe the quiz was correct when it comes to ADD diagnosis.
I'm not yet sure whether self-diagnosis is accurate, but this research has helped me understand myself a lot more.
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Hi,
I've done a similar thing to you and researched into asperges and done quizes to figure out more and come across similar information. From what I've gathered with female autism, typically we are more adaptable in social situations due to how female society can be - we may copy what we see as we realise this is meant to be the expected behaviour even if we don't understand it. Which suppose makes it harder to diagnose?
Honestly if you relate to the traits and the research, then that's great in the idea that you're understanding yourself better. What you do with that information is up to you.
For example if you think it would be beneficial to get properly diagnosed go for it, however not everyone feels like they need to be diagnosed.
My bother was diagnosed when I was at primary school, as he showed obvious signs. However for me, I'm only self-diagnosed myself from my understanding of asperges but never gone out of my way to be properly diagnosed -
most of my family put it down to being shy however my brother figured I was similar to him. Considered going for a diagnosis but my brother thinks it wouldn't help as he feels it would affect my chances of getting a job, wonder if people have similar opinions on that issue? - I heard that people with autism have a tendency to go towards people that also have similar experiences in that regard? So possibly that could be another signifier for you?