# \#Autistic spectrum disorders **URL:** https://community.patient.info/tag/autistic-spectrum-disorders/336.md [Latest](https://community.patient.info/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.patient.info/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.patient.info/tags.md) --- ## [Wondering if I have a disorder.](https://community.patient.info/t/wondering-if-i-have-a-disorder/805900)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1185168](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1185168)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 January 2024 22:53 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/wondering-if-i-have-a-disorder/805900 "2024-01-01T22:53:50Z")
Hello, For a fair while now I have been wondering if I have some sort of a disorder. For around 7 or 8 years I have been on anxiety/depression medications and they only seem to work to an extent and I always feel incre… --- ## [Am I a bad mom?](https://community.patient.info/t/am-i-a-bad-mom/696379)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1094516](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1094516)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [17 October 2023 01:13 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/am-i-a-bad-mom/696379 "2023-10-17T01:13:07Z")
ill be honest cuz i feel like i have a lot on my chest. i never wanted to be a mom in my life ever, but I was raised as a christian and when i found i was pregnant i knew i couldnt abort due to my religious beliefs. Eve… --- ## [I am very socially forward to the point where it is worrying me](https://community.patient.info/t/i-am-very-socially-forward-to-the-point-where-it-is-worrying-me/696269)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1234700](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1234700)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 October 2023 01:06 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-am-very-socially-forward-to-the-point-where-it-is-worrying-me/696269 "2023-10-17T01:06:25Z")
so I am a bright kid and I always look on the bright side of things and live on the fast side of things! anyway, when I am out with my mates I have no problem starting conversation with random people I have never met an… --- ## [Daughters autism](https://community.patient.info/t/daughters-autism/791793)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1443843](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1443843)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 April 2023 02:42 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/daughters-autism/791793 "2023-04-05T02:42:57Z")
hello, so this is complicated but my daughter (13 and autistic) has reached puberty and started to develop some strange reactions to certain things. Mainly she will either touch herself in front of her younger brother (m… --- ## [Is this autism?](https://community.patient.info/t/is-this-autism/750716)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1344845](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1344845)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2022 10:48 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/is-this-autism/750716 "2022-08-04T10:48:31Z")
I move very weirdly. My hand movements look abnormal, even my facial expressions (especially when I smile or laugh). Sometimes I look at one thing and it looks like I’m looking at another. For example, I’m watching tv an… --- ## [Fine motor control question ?](https://community.patient.info/t/fine-motor-control-question/789818)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1438871](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1438871)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2022 20:37 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/fine-motor-control-question/789818 "2022-08-26T20:37:57Z")
If i am an Asperger ´s syndrome male how much time will i need to develop good fine motor control reallizing the activity that help in the fastest way to develop good fine motor control if i have a very regular fine moto… --- ## [I think I have autism?](https://community.patient.info/t/i-think-i-have-autism/754663)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_415489](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_415489)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2021 20:58 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-think-i-have-autism/754663 "2021-01-30T20:58:43Z")
Hi, Just seeking some advice really. I’m 20 years old, a few years ago, I was referred for an autism assessment, the junior doctor I saw said he doesn’t think I am autistic, but I don’t know whether to seek a second op… --- ## [Symptoms in teens](https://community.patient.info/t/symptoms-in-teens/768190)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1377931](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1377931)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2021 01:30 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/symptoms-in-teens/768190 "2021-08-06T01:30:13Z")
Hello. I am wondering what the most common signs are for someone who is on the autism spectrum. Especially a teenager. I have a really hard time finding any information on that. Thank you. --- ## [Dedications](https://community.patient.info/t/dedications/757312)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1311968](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1311968)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 March 2021 23:31 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/dedications/757312 "2021-03-07T23:31:01Z")
I need some advice. I am a 25 year-old female who is on the Autistic Spectrum (diagnosed with Asperger’s). I have had various anxieties throughout my life. Due to my anxieties, I was put on Olanzapine, which was when my … --- ## [I need a second opinion on my ASD assessment](https://community.patient.info/t/i-need-a-second-opinion-on-my-asd-assessment/755911)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1357869](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1357869)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 February 2021 11:48 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-need-a-second-opinion-on-my-asd-assessment/755911 "2021-02-16T11:48:01Z")
Hi my name is Laura and I’m 22. yesterday i had an assessment for autism but i am not happy with the way it went. From the minute i walked in i wanted to walk out, and this is something id been excited for. the whole as… --- ## [finely got my sons diganios](https://community.patient.info/t/finely-got-my-sons-diganios/753605)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_979879](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_979879)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2021 12:52 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/finely-got-my-sons-diganios/753605 "2021-01-16T12:52:54Z")
so for a long time i surspected my son had autsim he had his assesment 2 weeks ago, got told it would be couple of months before id even no if he has it or not, so when i went to my sons ADHD appoiment to be told that is… --- ## [Sensory disorder, autistic spectrum, or just normal but weird behavior for 20 month old](https://community.patient.info/t/sensory-disorder-autistic-spectrum-or-just-normal-but-weird-behavior-for-20-month-old/705249)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1247385](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1247385)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [21 July 2020 08:03 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/sensory-disorder-autistic-spectrum-or-just-normal-but-weird-behavior-for-20-month-old/705249 "2020-07-21T08:03:25Z")
Hi everyone, I have s little boy that is a few days shy from 20 months old. He says 4 words 2 of which are strong and clear (mama, dada) and two which he doesn’t use often and only seems to whisper (up, all done). Hon… --- ## [Can Autism cause a low sex drive?](https://community.patient.info/t/can-autism-cause-a-low-sex-drive/658550)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_540211](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_540211)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [29 March 2020 03:02 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/can-autism-cause-a-low-sex-drive/658550 "2020-03-29T03:02:01Z")
Hello, any insight would be greatly appreciated. My boyfriend of a year has autism, he got diagnosed during the summer last year, when we were first seeing each other and I didn't mind at all and haven't since, even if i… --- ## [my boyfriend has aspergers](https://community.patient.info/t/my-boyfriend-has-aspergers/719677)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1278113](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1278113)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [20 March 2020 22:09 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/my-boyfriend-has-aspergers/719677 "2020-03-20T22:09:12Z")
As the title says my boyfriend has Aspergers. He is the most loving, generous, affectionate, caring guy but he is too easily influenced by his family. For years they have been the problem in our relationship to the point… --- ## [Sickness bug giving me panic attacks](https://community.patient.info/t/sickness-bug-giving-me-panic-attacks/686837)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_593956](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_593956)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 November 2018 20:44 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/sickness-bug-giving-me-panic-attacks/686837 "2018-11-26T20:44:37Z")
hello everyone. im 26 and have a severe phobia of sickness and today ive been sick for the first time in over 6 years :frowning: im having terrible panic attacks and just cant cope. someone please help me with advice on … --- ## [Death Anxiety stemming from Diabetes!!](https://community.patient.info/t/death-anxiety-stemming-from-diabetes/723171)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1285033](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1285033)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 December 2019 09:56 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/death-anxiety-stemming-from-diabetes/723171 "2019-12-26T09:56:29Z")
Hey everyone. I’m 24 years old, and I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 18 months old. I was the youngest person diagnosed in my state until I was 12 or so. Growing up my parents always did everything they could to k… --- ## [Recent referral](https://community.patient.info/t/recent-referral/686853)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_415489](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_415489)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 November 2018 22:58 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/recent-referral/686853 "2018-11-26T22:58:59Z")
I’ve recently been referred to a psychologist to see if I can get an Austism diagnosis, my doctor and I both think I have mild ASD, I was just wondering how long it took everyone else to go through all of the steps. I’m… --- ## [Miss](https://community.patient.info/t/miss/648802)
**Author:** [@anon87974465](https://community.patient.info/u/anon87974465)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 April 2018 13:58 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/miss/648802 "2018-04-04T13:58:23Z")
My 7 year old grandson came to live with me 6 months ago. He was living with his dad for the last 5 years and was treated poorly and eventually put into foster care which is why l had him live with me and my 11 year old … --- ## [What Treatment or Therapy Have You Tried Last to Cure Autism?](https://community.patient.info/t/what-treatment-or-therapy-have-you-tried-last-to-cure-autism/711778)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1263732](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1263732)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2019 23:18 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/what-treatment-or-therapy-have-you-tried-last-to-cure-autism/711778 "2019-08-25T23:18:37Z")
Dear patient or parent of children with autism: I am conducting a survey so I can determine factually what works and what doesn’t in respect to helping yourself or your children with autism in any tiny, detectable way. … --- ## [think i might have autism](https://community.patient.info/t/think-i-might-have-autism/691748)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1176495](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1176495)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [8 February 2020 12:26 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/think-i-might-have-autism/691748 "2020-02-08T12:26:30Z")
im 28 years old and have thought for a while i might have autism ever since i was diagnosed with severe anxiety i have been thinking could i be autistic, i have always found it hard to fit in ever since i was little i do… --- ## [How can I get tested / diagnosed for ASD?](https://community.patient.info/t/how-can-i-get-tested-diagnosed-for-asd/691286)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1226811](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1226811)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2019 19:05 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/how-can-i-get-tested-diagnosed-for-asd/691286 "2019-01-16T19:05:03Z")
I am 60+ female with mental health issues brought on by PTSD. The therapy I have received ended ( 20 weeks max ) without me getting any answers. Around 2 or more years ago I mailed an ASD questionnaire to an address I w… --- ## [Occupational Therapy for autistic children](https://community.patient.info/t/occupational-therapy-for-autistic-children/706230)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1252307](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1252307)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2019 09:38 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/occupational-therapy-for-autistic-children/706230 "2019-08-25T09:38:25Z")
Hello friends, I became the father of a baby boy at the age of 31. It was indeed the happiest day of my life. He was like a normal baby earlier. But slowly I and my wife realized that there were some changes in his beha… --- ## [Autism and Bus Passes](https://community.patient.info/t/autism-and-bus-passes/663192)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1170702](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1170702)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2018 14:17 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/autism-and-bus-passes/663192 "2018-06-18T14:17:45Z")
Hello! So this has been a question that I have been thinking about and it came up on another discussion of mine. So around 8 years ago I was awarded a bus pass in my county and I needed to renew it. I managed to renew … --- ## [I have major depression and he has asperger, I don't know what to do](https://community.patient.info/t/i-have-major-depression-and-he-has-asperger-i-dont-know-what-to-do/655619)
**Author:** [@anon87974465](https://community.patient.info/u/anon87974465)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 May 2018 13:48 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-have-major-depression-and-he-has-asperger-i-dont-know-what-to-do/655619 "2018-05-07T13:48:57Z")
I start dating my boyfriend a few weeks ago. I was so happy, I had this huge crush on him and I felt that it was reciprocal. We have been fine, more than fine, everything was perfect, in the last few weeks. I do not now … --- ## [Is ginger(and CBD) suitable for ASD?](https://community.patient.info/t/is-ginger-and-cbd-suitable-for-asd/713137)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1266031](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1266031)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 September 2019 20:46 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/is-ginger-and-cbd-suitable-for-asd/713137 "2019-09-19T20:46:54Z")
I am a 35 years old Asperger. I discover it recently, and reading I realized it is related with inmunologic system. I had had some troubles related with stress and drugs resulting psychotic episodies as a teen that have … --- ## [Can a toddler be autistic and have a lack of tantrums?](https://community.patient.info/t/can-a-toddler-be-autistic-and-have-a-lack-of-tantrums/712360)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1247385](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1247385)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [5 September 2019 23:11 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/can-a-toddler-be-autistic-and-have-a-lack-of-tantrums/712360 "2019-09-05T23:11:47Z")
My almost 2 year old son is has been exhibiting a lot of odd behavior over the last couple months. He stopped saying some words he knew, started doing a lot of sensory behavior such as walking around objects and people,… --- ## [How to get my son tested for austim?](https://community.patient.info/t/how-to-get-my-son-tested-for-austim/688637)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_979879](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_979879)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [11 January 2019 08:53 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/how-to-get-my-son-tested-for-austim/688637 "2019-01-11T08:53:22Z")
my son already goes to Edwin lobo over his hyperactivity (adhd) they haven’t said he had it officially due to him only being 4 nearly 5 as they have said they can’t officially say it untill he is 6 but he has been showin… --- ## [Is Laziness and Lack of Hygiene connected to Autism?](https://community.patient.info/t/is-laziness-and-lack-of-hygiene-connected-to-autism/670149)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_910044](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_910044)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2018 13:59 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/is-laziness-and-lack-of-hygiene-connected-to-autism/670149 "2018-07-27T13:59:10Z")
Hi - i have a twin brother, 55, who I suspect has suffered Autism all his life - never diagnosed. His hygiene is almost non existent and he must be told to shower/shave etc. He is also bone lazy - which I suspect is lear… --- ## [Is ASD a Disability?](https://community.patient.info/t/is-asd-a-disability/667988)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1170702](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1170702)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [16 November 2018 18:01 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/is-asd-a-disability/667988 "2018-11-16T18:01:53Z")
Hello, I have been wondering about this question for some time now but I wanted to know what you guys think. Is Autism a disability? I have been told that it is NOT a disability but a disorder, but I cannot find a goo… --- ## [Aspergers friend. .. please advise](https://community.patient.info/t/aspergers-friend-please-advise/654107)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_985258](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_985258)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [16 November 2018 16:57 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/aspergers-friend-please-advise/654107 "2018-11-16T16:57:22Z")
Hi Wondering if anyone can help . I know little of Aspergers/Autism but I have a friend who I suspect is maybe thus. If I list some symptoms , am wondering if anyone can agree that their behaviour is on the spectrum so … [Next page](https://community.patient.info/tag/autistic-spectrum-disorders/336.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=Autistic+spectrum+disorders)