Do You Think I am Autistic?

Question

Please do not tell me that you're a doctor. I give my utmost sympathy to those who are autistic, and I am just asking this question, because I just want to know what people think.

-I took the AQ Test, and I got a 32.

-I couldn't have talked until I was four.

-In my first few years of life, I didn't look up or did anything when I heard my name.

-I am very quiet.

-At social events, I usually go crazy and act rude.

-At school, I run around, and I don't talk out loud, instead I open my mouth and say nothing.

-I hate detail.

-I have a hard time remember odd facts, and numbers.

Well, maybe not, because I can type on the computer.

Answer 1

It sounds allot like you're bashing autistic people to me, because you're saying some pretty rude things if you were looking for a real answer instead of trying to insult you would go to a doctor.  Anyway no it doesn't sound like you are autistic... How should I know? my sister has a type of Autism.  She is high functioning and is actually one of the smartest people I know.

Answer 2

nope

Answer 3

no

Answer 4

DEFINITION: Autism is a brain development disorder that impairs social interaction and communication and causes restricted and repetitive behavior, all starting before a child is three years old. This set of signs distinguishes autism from milder autism spectrum disorders (ASD) such as Asperger syndrome.[2]

Autism has a strong genetic basis, although the genetics of autism are complex and it is unclear whether ASD is explained more by multigene interactions or by rare mutations.[3] In rare cases, autism is strongly associated with agents that cause birth defects.[4] Other proposed causes, such as childhood vaccines, are controversial; the vaccine hypotheses lack convincing scientific evidence.[5] Most recent reviews estimate a prevalence of one to two cases per 1,000 people for autism, and about six per 1,000 for ASD, with ASD averaging a 4.3:1 male-to-female ratio. The number of people known to have autism has increased dramatically since the 1980s, at least partly as a result of changes in diagnostic practice; the question of whether actual prevalence has increased is unresolved.[6]

Autism affects many parts of the brain; how this occurs is poorly understood. Parents usually notice signs in the first two years of their child's life. Early behavioral or cognitive intervention can help children gain self-care, social, and communication skills. There is no known cure.[7] Few children with autism live independently after reaching adulthood, but some become successful,[8] and an autistic culture has developed, with some seeking a cure and others believing that autism is a condition rather than a disorder.[9]

SYMPTOMS: Infants with the disorder often display abnormal reactions to sensory stimuli (i.e., senses may be over- or underactive). Touches may be experienced as painful, smells may be overwhelmingly unpleasant, and ordinary daily noises may be painful. Loud noises (e.g., motorcycle going by, vacuum cleaner) and bright lights may cause inconsolable crying.

Other signs of the disorder in infants include the following:

    * Appears indifferent to surroundings

    * Appears content to be alone, happier to play alone

    * Displays lack of interest in toys

    * Displays lack of response to others

    * Does not point out objects of interest to others (called protodeclarative pointing)

    * Marked reduction or increase in activity level

    * Resists cuddling