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Q. I'm 19 years old going 20 in July and I'm realizing I don't have many friends. Now, I don't see myself as extremely awkward, however I seem to be overly intelligent compared to the average person. Not to say that's a bad thing because that's the nature of things sometimes.
I tend to avoid people, I enjoy being alone and I should probably add that I've always had some difficulty looking at people when I talk.
Today I had some music playing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP-9UOvWaao some good song I like), and something happened; I was spinning around. It's not the first time I've done that, although I paid more attention this round because I've read about autism and it's symptoms; that of which can result from compulsive behaviour. In the past (when I was a kid) I've had times where I would turn over my bike and spin the tire, and repeatedly play in the playground and sat in class in a specific way everyday until grade 6. Today I spin the occasional coin, but that's as far as it goes.
I've come along way in improving my focus though, such as not spending too much time completely distracted on something like TV, playing the same levels in the Halo series or not looking at the ground when I walk around; which I did until I was 16.
Overall I'm coming to the conclusion that most people are programmed with a same type of personality. That such as when I pass a person walking somewhere, almost all of them look forward and then to the ground and forward again; in that sequence. actually these patterns are all over the place, right down to the way they sit or sleep.
I feel very different from the common person and there may be other signs I don't even notice. Just me asking this question maybe out of place in itself, so maybe you can clarify what a non-autistic person is like.
I tend to avoid people, I enjoy being alone and I should probably add that I've always had some difficulty looking at people when I talk.
Today I had some music playing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP-9UOvWaao some good song I like), and something happened; I was spinning around. It's not the first time I've done that, although I paid more attention this round because I've read about autism and it's symptoms; that of which can result from compulsive behaviour. In the past (when I was a kid) I've had times where I would turn over my bike and spin the tire, and repeatedly play in the playground and sat in class in a specific way everyday until grade 6. Today I spin the occasional coin, but that's as far as it goes.
I've come along way in improving my focus though, such as not spending too much time completely distracted on something like TV, playing the same levels in the Halo series or not looking at the ground when I walk around; which I did until I was 16.
Overall I'm coming to the conclusion that most people are programmed with a same type of personality. That such as when I pass a person walking somewhere, almost all of them look forward and then to the ground and forward again; in that sequence. actually these patterns are all over the place, right down to the way they sit or sleep.
I feel very different from the common person and there may be other signs I don't even notice. Just me asking this question maybe out of place in itself, so maybe you can clarify what a non-autistic person is like.
Answer
It's a possibility. If you didn't have a speech delay, it's more likely Asperger's syndrome than autism. Nobody here can diagnose you, so if you want a diagnosis you'll need to see an autism spectrum disorders specialist. Your GP can suggest someone.
You're correct than non-autistic people (neurotypicals) are creatures of habit. In general, they take the same route to work every day, sit in the same seat in the classroom, follow the same routine when they get ready for bed. Most people are quite predictable. The difference between an autistic person and a neurotypical is how necessary the routine is. When a neurotypical's routine is disrupted, they usually feel mild frustration but quickly move on. Autistic people need routines as a way of creating order and safety in a world that is chaotic and difficult to understand. When a routine is suddenly changed, this creates a lot of anxiety.
It's a possibility. If you didn't have a speech delay, it's more likely Asperger's syndrome than autism. Nobody here can diagnose you, so if you want a diagnosis you'll need to see an autism spectrum disorders specialist. Your GP can suggest someone.
You're correct than non-autistic people (neurotypicals) are creatures of habit. In general, they take the same route to work every day, sit in the same seat in the classroom, follow the same routine when they get ready for bed. Most people are quite predictable. The difference between an autistic person and a neurotypical is how necessary the routine is. When a neurotypical's routine is disrupted, they usually feel mild frustration but quickly move on. Autistic people need routines as a way of creating order and safety in a world that is chaotic and difficult to understand. When a routine is suddenly changed, this creates a lot of anxiety.
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