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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Autism?

im 18 years old, im 5"9, about 75 kilos.
im writing because i have taken a lot of online aspergers tests and i always seem to score highly on them like 170/200. I think it runs in my family because my cousin has been disgnosed with autism since a very young age and also my aunty aswell. i know you cant believe online tests but i do fit all of the criteria and since starting university this year i have noticed im different. for example im extremely gfood with computers and can spend hours on them ata time everyday. i dont really enjoy interacton with making new friends and social enviroments i find it awkward and think people dont like me etc. id much prefer to talk directly over an online chat with a doctor
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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I'm glad that you understand that online tests are not authentic. Many times we believe the things we want to believe and ignore the facts. For instance, I would want to believe that I did not score well in an exam because the paper was tough and not because I did not study.
Similarly, maybe you're depending on the information that autism runs in your family and you have autistic traits.
It is possible that you don't like social interactions because you're an introvert which is completely normal.

I'd suggest you to not believe information provided on the net because one cant detect how true it would be. Kindly consult a doctor and don't shy away from sharing your problems with an expert.
A psychiatrist/psychologist will clear all your doubts and give you more clarity by studying your genetic history. Incomplete knowledge is dangerous knowledge!
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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Autism?

I m glad that you understand that online tests are not authentic. Many times we believe the things we want to believe and ignore the facts. For instance, I would want to believe that I did not score well in an exam because the paper was tough and not because I did not study. Similarly, maybe you re depending on the information that autism runs in your family and you have autistic traits. It is possible that you don t like social interactions because you re an introvert which is completely normal. I d suggest you to not believe information provided on the net because one cant detect how true it would be. Kindly consult a doctor and don t shy away from sharing your problems with an expert. A psychiatrist/psychologist will clear all your doubts and give you more clarity by studying your genetic history. Incomplete knowledge is dangerous knowledge!