I was recently diagnosed with PTSD and Autism Spectrum, at the age of 60! It makes so much sense: I've always had trouble with relationships and making friends. A lot of people over the years told me I'm weird. Someone even asked me once "what planet are you from?"
My boyfried accused me of being an alien from anther planet. He said he saw my spaceship land. And he's autistic! I am only self-diagnosed. I'm also in my 60s.
As a possibly autistic mid 30’s adult I really appreciate you highlighting this! According to the online checklists I meet the criteria almost to a T for both sensory and auditory processing disorders which are the two most common cooccurring disorders amongst autistics and I’ve struggled my entire life with eye contact on top of that so I’d love to know exactly where I fall on the spectrum eventually at some point once I find someone who can diagnose me officially.
I recommend you get diagnosed by a psychologist who is trained in autism! That is always better than a clinician who doesn't deal with ASD on a day to day basis.
@@MegaSnow121 thanks so much, and I can’t imagine how hard it must’ve been going that long without a diagnosis, only being in my 30’s still as frustrating as it’s been at least it hasn’t been a silent struggle for quite as long. And yes my plan is to seek a diagnosis eventually, I’ve just been busy with other things and haven’t had the time to seek it out yet. Glad you finally got yours, better late than never!
Y’all have this autistic lady on and never asked her anything or included her? Please tell me you just poorly edited this video and inadvertently excluded her comments here.. I really wanted to hear her input.. 😔
Who would I talk to about getting tested for this? These descriptions really resonate with me as I have trouble maintaining relationships. Including with my mom. There’s absolutely no trauma between us at all. I’m distant with everyone in my life . My social skills are getting worse as I get older and I hate it.
I'm now 50 but have wondered for a while. I think in pictures and always have. Teachers thought I was smart but really I didn't need repetitive examples and didn't get answers wrong because I made a photographic file. Monday January 20th 2003 I had a stroke and it's as if my files were deleted. It's a frightening scary thing to be damaged in this way.
Welcome to the club, I felt so liberated finally finding out why I had always felt so different to others my entire life,and after 5 years since my diagnosis I continue to look back and I’m able to figure out why I have found somethings in my life so difficult, it’s almost been like putting my past life together like a jigsaw puzzle. How are you feeling about your autism diagnosis ?
@@jasonclarke7422 How nice of you to ask. I too am feeling liberated. I have been introspective all my life and have felt like an alien. Now I understand.
Most of the time adults are MISDIAGNOSED as very few doctors have the knowledge and background to o so though they think they are qaulified. It is now becoming exponentially diagnosed among adults. I was diagnosed last year at 50 and am now trying o help Veterans Better Care.
55 and been late-diagnosed with autism as an adult. I never felt like a regular child growing up. I was always in special schools and residential schools during my entire childhood. It was a developmental disorder, but it was only later in life that it was recognized as autism.
Just chill! All those "doctors" who couldn't be real doctors go around diagnosing people with these made up behaviorial & psychological "diseases" that aren't actually diseases to begin with.
The doctor who diagnosed me with ADHD also said "theres no way i can be on the spectrum." Now im wondering if it was because i was incredibly smart or good at masking for a toddler. Because how the frick am i relating to so many aspies? I skimmed the ASD diagnostic criteria, and it fit me pretty much perfectly. Theres even some close friends who suspect i could be high functioning at least. Planning on getting an assessment when I have the money.
don't waste your time or money, unless you want the formal diagnosis for practical reasons (claims, benefits, etc). clinical psychologists would use the same assessment tests you can find online on reputable platforms. they either read them out to you if you have trouble reading/are a child, or they would just put you aside to answer the questionnaire yourself and then calculate to tally the score. there is no physical aspect to the assessment aside from then having a conversation about it at the end to learn how to self-manage via CBT/practicing awareness (which as an adult, you would have already learnt through the years). but if you're struggling with achieving something, then yeah, the psychologist would probably have some tips for you to reframe your way of thinking. but if you are on the aspie end, you probably know what to do/how to react already, it's just fighting against having to willingly add more boxes to the 'social interaction' checklist.
I'm 66. I answered a random questionnaire that popped up on my phone. Results were "You're on the spectrum. See your doctor". So far, I've come up empty trying to find a mental health care professional to investigate further due to my age. ☹
I often wonder would a diagnosis matter now that I'm 45? Would it help, can I even get help... I have a lot of doubts, and I'm afraid even if I got the diagnosis would it change anything, my life is a mess now.
Many people aren't diagnosed until they are adults. Finally, more and more younger people are getting diagnosed with raised awareness and more trained doctors!
@@AskDrDoreen There are also more doctors who are aware of us “oldies” actually fitting the autism criteria, and referring us. This was a great video to highlight the need for more adult autism diagnoses.
Many women and people who had to be independent are late diagnosed. If you grew up in a small town and you assumed everyone had a tough time, or you think something is wrong with you, it’s difficult to even get help. Psychiatry needs to include neurodivergent in their learning. It’s weird that they currently do t and therapist also know nothing helpful. ABA therapy is torture and is the equivalent of gay conversion therapy. Autistic people need accommodations and understanding. Educating neurotypicals would actually help us the most. Also reversing discriminatory laws against us and adding protections for us would help. Trying to force us to not have the disability we have does NOT help.
Autism isn't a "condition" or a "disorder" any more than being neurotypical is. I sometimes think we are the only hope for the world -- until I remember that we are just as capable of being evil geniuses as neurotypicals. 😂
Don't listen to him do it ASAP or you'll regret it I am 18 and undiagnosed I should've seeked it as kid but couldn't now the wait is long. Do it now or you'll regret it
Scientists and doctors alike need to focus on diagnosing cancer and other life-threatening diseases rather than wasting time on things like autism. If that elon musky guy is autistic and can still be so successful, then let's not waste our time.
If many autistics didn't cause mental and physical harm to others who are normal I would agree with you. Living or being around one is a drain and no way any sane person wants to live. They are crazy people who believe they are God's gift when I believe they are Satan's spawn.
Imagine thinking everyone is on the spectrum. I can remember seeing you comment on another video saying this. When it comes to a condition, the word spectrum is used to describe the range of experience within that condition, NOT the entire human spectrum. The autism spectrum is a spectrum of the severity of symptoms FOR autistic people. Do some research on what the autism spectrum actually means 🤡
I was recently diagnosed with PTSD and Autism Spectrum, at the age of 60! It makes so much sense: I've always had trouble with relationships and making friends. A lot of people over the years told me I'm weird. Someone even asked me once "what planet are you from?"
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My boyfried accused me of being an alien from anther planet. He said he saw my spaceship land. And he's autistic! I am only self-diagnosed. I'm also in my 60s.
I'm Autistic and my husband. You're not weird you're wonderfully Autistic welcome Home friend 😁🙏🏼👍🏼
I was 57 when I was diagnosed. It changed EVERYTHING. now I can understand myself in a whole new light. Life changing for the best!
74. Diagnosed last week.
Proud of you:)
98 diagnosed today
154. Diagnosed today in the morning.
253. Self diagnosed
308, my dog diagnosed me.
As a possibly autistic mid 30’s adult I really appreciate you highlighting this! According to the online checklists I meet the criteria almost to a T for both sensory and auditory processing disorders which are the two most common cooccurring disorders amongst autistics and I’ve struggled my entire life with eye contact on top of that so I’d love to know exactly where I fall on the spectrum eventually at some point once I find someone who can diagnose me officially.
I recommend you get diagnosed by a psychologist who is trained in autism! That is always better than a clinician who doesn't deal with ASD on a day to day basis.
@@MegaSnow121 thanks so much, and I can’t imagine how hard it must’ve been going that long without a diagnosis, only being in my 30’s still as frustrating as it’s been at least it hasn’t been a silent struggle for quite as long. And yes my plan is to seek a diagnosis eventually, I’ve just been busy with other things and haven’t had the time to seek it out yet. Glad you finally got yours, better late than never!
Y’all have this autistic lady on and never asked her anything or included her? Please tell me you just poorly edited this video and inadvertently excluded her comments here.. I really wanted to hear her input.. 😔
Who would I talk to about getting tested for this? These descriptions really resonate with me as I have trouble maintaining relationships. Including with my mom. There’s absolutely no trauma between us at all. I’m distant with everyone in my life . My social skills are getting worse as I get older and I hate it.
Don't go that route!
I just got diagnosed at 60. 😔
I'm now 50 but have wondered for a while. I think in pictures and always have. Teachers thought I was smart but really I didn't need repetitive examples and didn't get answers wrong because I made a photographic file. Monday January 20th 2003 I had a stroke and it's as if my files were deleted. It's a frightening scary thing to be damaged in this way.
any idea what caused your stroke? im scared now
@aro I was taking an antidepressant that was making me feel sick, but the doctor kept raising the dose .
@@Elisha_Dawnthe antidepressant tried to warn you...
74 yo woman who just got diagnosed "ASD-Mild" last week.
I love Hannah Gadsby and Elon Musk.
Welcome to the club, I felt so liberated finally finding out why I had always felt so different to others my entire life,and after 5 years since my diagnosis I continue to look back and I’m able to figure out why I have found somethings in my life so difficult, it’s almost been like putting my past life together like a jigsaw puzzle. How are you feeling about your autism diagnosis ?
Elon musk is bad representation
@@jasonclarke7422 How nice of you to ask. I too am feeling liberated. I have been introspective all my life and have felt like an alien. Now I understand.
@@lindaclairesartori it's wonderful to have everything fall into place.
Best wishes to you, from myself New forest/ UK, I'm so pleased for you.
Most of the time adults are MISDIAGNOSED as very few doctors have the knowledge and background to o so though they think they are qaulified. It is now becoming exponentially diagnosed among adults. I was diagnosed last year at 50 and am now trying o help Veterans Better Care.
55 and been late-diagnosed with autism as an adult. I never felt like a regular child growing up. I was always in special schools and residential schools during my entire childhood. It was a developmental disorder, but it was only later in life that it was recognized as autism.
I’m 33 and I’ve had doctors say I have developmental disorder NOS and differential autism spectrum but no clear diagnosis either way it’s frustrating
How would being diagnosed change anything?
I'm diagnosed at 35... now what?
Just chill! All those "doctors" who couldn't be real doctors go around diagnosing people with these made up behaviorial & psychological "diseases" that aren't actually diseases to begin with.
"Self diagnosed" just recently discovered that I am autistic, I just turned 54 this month.
It's valid(:
Are you qualified to diagnosing such disorders?
The doctor who diagnosed me with ADHD also said "theres no way i can be on the spectrum." Now im wondering if it was because i was incredibly smart or good at masking for a toddler. Because how the frick am i relating to so many aspies? I skimmed the ASD diagnostic criteria, and it fit me pretty much perfectly. Theres even some close friends who suspect i could be high functioning at least. Planning on getting an assessment when I have the money.
don't waste your time or money, unless you want the formal diagnosis for practical reasons (claims, benefits, etc). clinical psychologists would use the same assessment tests you can find online on reputable platforms. they either read them out to you if you have trouble reading/are a child, or they would just put you aside to answer the questionnaire yourself and then calculate to tally the score. there is no physical aspect to the assessment aside from then having a conversation about it at the end to learn how to self-manage via CBT/practicing awareness (which as an adult, you would have already learnt through the years). but if you're struggling with achieving something, then yeah, the psychologist would probably have some tips for you to reframe your way of thinking. but if you are on the aspie end, you probably know what to do/how to react already, it's just fighting against having to willingly add more boxes to the 'social interaction' checklist.
I'm 66. I answered a random questionnaire that popped up on my phone. Results were "You're on the spectrum. See your doctor". So far, I've come up empty trying to find a mental health care professional to investigate further due to my age. ☹
Is there an Autism Society in your state? I am 66, and was diagnosed at 54 at my states (Mn) Autism Society.
@@lamb7 I will check that out, thanks
Its strange that you think you use a neurodevelopment disorder when your brain is beyond the point of being fully developed.
A few limited signs, needs to be hugely fuller to really help people know.
39 and only now know the truth ❤️
Me at 55yo, in last year. Thanks for the truth.
Just turned 85 was diagnosed at 84.
Far out!
Don't worry Psychiatrists see everyone being sick but not themselves!
Too short, incomplete and cut off.
Fairly useless.
I often wonder would a diagnosis matter now that I'm 45? Would it help, can I even get help... I have a lot of doubts, and I'm afraid even if I got the diagnosis would it change anything, my life is a mess now.
I think I do but not sure how to bring it up to my doctor.
Same here undiagnosed
I used to think I felt different because I was talented. I now realize that this is generally a delusion.
I have experienced the same ( if being easily manipulated does not count as talent ).
23, working on getting a diagnosis
Why does the diagnosis matter?
28 diagnosed yesterday. I was on the wait list for 1 year.
I wasn't dx until mid twenties.
Many people aren't diagnosed until they are adults. Finally, more and more younger people are getting diagnosed with raised awareness and more trained doctors!
@@AskDrDoreen There are also more doctors who are aware of us “oldies” actually fitting the autism criteria, and referring us. This was a great video to highlight the need for more adult autism diagnoses.
Many women and people who had to be independent are late diagnosed. If you grew up in a small town and you assumed everyone had a tough time, or you think something is wrong with you, it’s difficult to even get help. Psychiatry needs to include neurodivergent in their learning. It’s weird that they currently do t and therapist also know nothing helpful. ABA therapy is torture and is the equivalent of gay conversion therapy. Autistic people need accommodations and understanding. Educating neurotypicals would actually help us the most. Also reversing discriminatory laws against us and adding protections for us would help. Trying to force us to not have the disability we have does NOT help.
"Board Certified Plastic Surgeon" Um oookay? XD
Dyspraxia and psychopathy and grade 1 cerebral palsy can look like autism
I need to get check. I’m 33 and it sounds like she’s describing me.
46 was diagnosed 2 weeks ago.
Just got my autism diagnosis from Dr internet
I too feel different sometimes and have had challenges in relationships
Crazy
I Was Born With Autism Didn’t Get The Official Diagnosis Till I Was 2 Years Old I’m Now 25 Years Old
By removing emotional root causes this condition could improve. Most of our physical issues have emotional or energetic root causes..
Autism isn't a "condition" or a "disorder" any more than being neurotypical is. I sometimes think we are the only hope for the world -- until I remember that we are just as capable of being evil geniuses as neurotypicals. 😂
I'm 17 and i still didn't diagnose anything , should i do rn
I'm struggling so so much with socializing
Do not do it!!!!! You need to be 30, otherwise you might get a diagnosis on which you will blame every behavior in your life.
Don't listen to him do it ASAP or you'll regret it I am 18 and undiagnosed I should've seeked it as kid but couldn't now the wait is long. Do it now or you'll regret it
@@devthomaskutty ty
I might get diagnosed or not at 18 aka in June despite showing all symptoms
I was diagnosed when I was 3
I am autism i 3 year old and now I go to school at 7 months
34 diagnosed today
Doctors/Pill makers will make a lot of money off you if you start to visit them.
Have you studied Asperger's and or Aphantasia and or Alexithymia and secondary amenorrhea ?
Asperger's is no longer a medically accepted term, instead it's noted as one prism is the autism spectrum
Scientists and doctors alike need to focus on diagnosing cancer and other life-threatening diseases rather than wasting time on things like autism. If that elon musky guy is autistic and can still be so successful, then let's not waste our time.
We’d still be living in mud huts if we all thought like that
Both are important 🤫
If many autistics didn't cause mental and physical harm to others who are normal I would agree with you. Living or being around one is a drain and no way any sane person wants to live. They are crazy people who believe they are God's gift when I believe they are Satan's spawn.
Imagine needing a Doctor diagnosis for something nobody ever really cared about.
Imagine thinking everyone is on the spectrum. I can remember seeing you comment on another video saying this. When it comes to a condition, the word spectrum is used to describe the range of experience within that condition, NOT the entire human spectrum. The autism spectrum is a spectrum of the severity of symptoms FOR autistic people. Do some research on what the autism spectrum actually means 🤡