7 Pre AUTISM Diagnosis Tips YOU NEED to know

Before going for an autism diagnosis’s it is essential you know these 7 tips!
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
Getting an autism diagnosis is advantageous to most people because they can access help and support where it is needed. If you are wondering how to get an autism diagnosis, this video is for you.
lots of people wonder what the autism diagnosis age limit is, but there isn’t one. You can be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder at any age and at any point in your life.
There are lots of stuff to test this like the NHS autism test, or a private autism test for child. But the best way is this way I have found in this video.
No matter if you are looking for how to diagnose autism in adults or wondering am I autistic, this video helps cover.
Having Aspergers Syndrome myself which is an autism spectrum disorder I found these steps the best way to getting a diagnosis.
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ASPERGERS in adults: 9 way for YOU to spot the symptoms - • ASPERGERS in adults: 9...
All about diagnosis - www.autism.org.uk/about/diagn...
Diagnosis - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/...
AUTISM DIAGNOSIS - WHAT YOUR GP NEEDS TO KNOW TO HELP YOU - livingautism.com/autism-diagn...
ABOUT ME:
Helping people understand Autism from a person with Autism’s perspective.
Hey from the Aspie World and a big welcome into my life! I am a Dan from the UK and I have Aspergers Syndrome or ASD which is a form of Autism, often referred to as High Functioning Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder. I make videos every week on my journey and offer tips and tricks to help everyone who has Autism.
I also have help videos for helping people get a diagnosis of Autism or Aspergers Syndrome, and also some advise and help for anyone who is friends, partners or loved ones who suffer from Autism or Aspergers Syndrome and just about anyone on the Autism Spectrum.
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[@TheAspieWorld]

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[@dawoudalbader9337]

The Aspie World I couldn't get 2 your PDF😡

[@TheAspieWorld]

How come did you follow this link? bit.ly/Pre-DX_Check_List

[@waanaabe-4795]

I followed what to do and can't get download the pdf!!! I'm going in FRIDAY!!!

[@angeltippit5579]

My granddaughter is 6 and she has SPD, ADHD and what they called specified Delay in development and other disorders of psychological development. I am having problems with drs in my area diagnosis. Its frustrating

[@MARIAROBB1]

The Aspie World how can I download the PDF?

[@ernestloveswatermeloncandl264]

I want to get a diagnosis but I'm too scared that I'm wrong about it and aghhhh

[@TheAspieWorld]

Don’t worry, be strong and confident!!!

[@KiNG-tx9je]

Same issue..I'm scared they will be like naaa...And then Ill have NO answers, and will have to admit that I am in fact just a worthless friendless weirdo clumsy loser who just can't seem to get it right. With ocd and anxiety so bad I can hardly manage some days..not to mention the depression that comes and goes like the clouds across the sun.

[@mayalua1]

I can relate

[@kayshaffer1842]

Me too.

[@equinox9598]

I went for a diagnose and was proven “wrong”, I felt and still feel really lost and still watch a lot of autism videos. I relate to them so much. :/ i want to go for a second opinion though

[@Jessinblackandwhite]

I was diagnosed as an adult. Everyone always just thought I was shy and sensitive. My current interests are genetics and strength training

[@TheAspieWorld]

Yes that is always the one. “You’re just shy”

[@IamMissPronounced]

I'm looking into getting a diagnosis and I'm feeling extremely nervous about the whole process. My entire life, I've hidden these "quirks" (which is exactly what I call them too!), even from doctors, just because I thought they were irrelevant to my mental health. Until I started looking into support for ADD, I had no clue what autism really looked like, and I found a chart showing the parallels between ASD and ADHD: and I fell almost perfectly into both categories. I'm so thankful for this series! Its giving me some confidence

[@TheAspieWorld]

Don’t feel nervous!!! Start feeling awesome!

[@gonbou87]

You're not alone. I'm in the same type of quest. Good luck on your search for a diagnosis

[@Shepfax]

I am trying to get a diagnosis because it's starting to affect my life, unfortunately. I'm really good at some things and completely incapable of others. I appreciate the checklist, I'm about to see a new doctor since I moved recently and will ask about some specialists

[@IgnisCygnus147]

I’m the 42nd like, that’s my number. I just decided about an hour ago that aim gonna do it, I was abused growin up and I just am ready.

[@ReyBanYAHUAH]

Always remember to repent of your sins (sin is transgression of YAHUAH’S LAW: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy) And Have Belief On YAHUSHA HAMASHYACH. HE Died and Rose Again On The Third Day So that you can be forgiven of your sins! HE Loves you! Come to HIM!🙂

[@mariecribbs1721]

You have just totally described my 13 yr old grandson. He's gotten the asperger's diagnosis, which has been changed to high functioning autism. The older he gets, the more symptoms show up. His biggest challenge is social interaction. Thank you, sir. God bless you, young man

[@TheAspieWorld]

Yeah!!!

[@ladyjazz7799]

All my life I knew that I was different. From my struggles in schools, terrible anxiety of public speaking, lack of social skills to maintain relationships, to falling into structured routines that made me feel "safe", I knew that I wasn't like everyone else. I couldn't be thrown into anything, I always had to prepare. I'm very detailed and organized, having to do things step by step. Throughout my life I've had individuals criticize me for being too shy, not trying new things often, always working alone, talking over them, or walking away in the middle of conversations that did not interest me. I struggled with finding the right and most appropriate things to say when put on the spot. I didn't like going to the movies because I would always have to ask my husband what everything the characters were doing meant. I would talk his head off about what I was thinking and realize I spent a whole hour talking. I have always been the type to write out my responses first to make sure they made sense. I would find patterns in everything. I sketch realistic portraits and learned to play the piano by ear. My children used to ask me why I listened to the same songs on repeat everyday. I could not stand having soggy/soft proteins! My meats needed to be burnt, my fish sticks crunchy, and my eggs not runny; and I couldn't eat bread without crust! Certain smells drove me crazy! I think I could go on for days about the weird things I like and do, but I think the biggest struggle I have is making and maintaining friendships, but I prefer being alone..I'm not officially diagnosed but I know I'm on the spectrum, and I attempted to have testing done last year, but I don't think the psychologist was not taking my claims serious because I'm in my 30s now..

[@TheAspieWorld]

Different is awesome ✌🏼

[@alexrose20]

now I'll never hear the end of it from my family

[@royalquiet]

It's such a strange feeling reading this, cuz I've dealt with almost all of these things

[@Savitar.2020]

Wow, this comment was very relatable. I have very similar experiences, I still haven't gotten diagnosed but that's bc doctors won't take me seriously. That, and it is expensive

[@FangirlVsWorld]

I only got diagnosed with Aspergers yesterday so finding your channel is perfect timing! I was pretty anxious about it but the assessor gave me a bag of marbles to play with and it helped so much! I have anxiety, depression and APD (Auditory Processing Disorder). I have an obsessive interest in Harry Potter which is fine with me because I love it to bits! XD

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey!!! Welcome to the super hero family!

[@chocopanda16]

Hey, I'm also Harry Potter obsessed 😊💕

[@artemismoon7129]

@jessicamoomin same... Have you done it already? I will have to do it next month so I am really nervous. Can you tell what you had to do?

[@obviouslytwo4u]

Check out a film called "Guns Kimbo" its harry potter with Guns

[@buggkid3691]

growing up my special interest was Harry Potter :' )

[@xXBarbDwireXx]

My obsessive interests are: The Umbrella Academy Real life horror stories Cats Makeup

[@KiNG-tx9je]

Firearms, martial arts, special forces related stuff, aliens, stock/forex trading, DOGS, Movies/anime. 👍

[@yeetitsalisha2396]

umbrella academy? we must be best friends now please

[@xXBarbDwireXx]

@@yeetitsalisha2396 Gabriel Ba's art changed my life and Gerard's writing made me 😍

[@rebekahhollands5190]

@@KiNG-tx9je yay im not the only one who has obsessive interests over special forces related stuff

[@nemmy-editz8653]

Danganronpa Splatoon (2) SMG4 Meta Runner (Also made by SMG4) Edit: Danganronpa and Meta Runner are still up there but Splatoon and SMG4 are gone and now Miitopia is there c:

[@nakyer]

I knew I was "borderline autistic" since I was in my 20s. I could see it in myself, in the way I interacted with people and (sort of) formed relationships (which were NOTHING like the firm friendships I saw those people had with others). Since my therapist, without me bringing it up, began focusing on autism, I found out more about what I learned was called "high-functioning" autism, and realized more and more it all applied to me. Finally, when the diagnosis was made official, it was like the weight of the world had lifted off my shoulders. Finally I had, officially, a name for what was going on with me. My therapist did at one point say that I was "VERY high-functioning", but has always confirmed I'm on the spectrum. I refer to this as my biggest problem. I can often pass for NT, but then when the autism surfaces, in some ways it's even more of a problem. People can't understand why I sort of hit brick walls in what I can do. (Then there's the well-meaning ones who say "Oh, no. You can't be autistic." Yeah, thank you non-expert for your opinion.) Videos like this one give me some solace. There are other people like me and I'm not alone in the stuff I'm dealing with. Thanks, Dan, once again for having this channel.

[@TheAspieWorld]

✌🏼

[@shamstam]

what does it mean for you, being "borderline autistic"? I find a lot of these traits in myself, but at the same time I've gotten so used to having to adapt that I don't know if I'm actually on the spectrum, or if I'm just like neurotypicals just that they've learned to adapt better. It's as if I've got the traits, but mild enough to not be able to identify in it properly. I do want to go check with actual doctors, but as a student I'm more focused on saving money rn, so I'm just looking up information online.

[@gdjenehejwhe]

this makes me feel so much better, i'm still in the stage of suspecting having autism but you described my situation perfectly

[@1igtRoblox]

You aren't more or less autistic. If you are borderline you are either not or you are autistic.

[@smashingsarah]

Currently going through the diagnostic system at the moment it’s so scary 🙈

[@TheAspieWorld]

It can be but hang in there!!! Best of luck!

[@dj5626]

Yesterday I was diagnosed with anxiety, social anxiety, paranoia and sensory processing disorder, I was also told by my phycologist that I show signs of autism, so I am setting up with my Gp to get a test for autism. I got to say that all of that would not have been possible without your videos teaching me about all of this.

[@justatic2603]

Hey Aspie world I am a girl and I have ASD,ADHD and dyslexia .

[@thehighwaycowboy2822]

Welcome friend 👍

[@justatic2603]

The Highway Cowboy thank you

[@katleo333]

Same!! X

[@morgan_c]

I wish I had this information before my diagnosis. My family always confused what was aspergers as rebellious behavior. I’m very grateful to have clarification with my diagnosis. This was a great video!! Keep being amazing!!💜

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey thank you!!! Sorry it was a bit late for you.

[@WeepingWillow422]

I am a female, 29, in the process of getting diagnosis. I have completed two sessions of testing so far, and I have like one or two more to go. Then I get the results. So hopefully I will have an answer by the end of this year.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Oh best of luck!!! My next videos should be a good help to you :).

[@adhdbookworm]

Is there an update to this?

[@orfydorf]

I am a 51 year old female. I discovered a month ago that I have Aspergers. I am in process of ascertaining a formal diagnosis. You're videos are very helpful, Thank you.

[@chloeaddlesee9930]

I’ve just sent off my initial questionnaire for my diagnosis at 19. Sadly it’s been missed for a long time because of being female and masking for so long, but your videos have been super, super helpful for me to understand myself better and get ready for the assessment/diagnosis journey. Your channel is amazing, thank you for doing what you do!

[@jonathanwilloughby745]

My hubbys you tube here... lol He has been diagnosed by ME! lol Soon he will be checked out... I subscribed FOR him... But I'm the one watching, lol He sleeps a lot... Shuts down a lot... Can't keep a job... Everyone thinks he's weird- since forever! For some reason.... I fell head over heels In Love with him..! Now I'm EXTREMELY protective of him. He obsesses over warcraft. Ownage pranks- on you tube and certain songs.... Like medicated by sevendust. He verbally repeats the same traumas in his life which shut him down at times. Thanks for everything! God Bless!

[@vanessakhaled5741]

This is great! I am planning on seeing a psychologist because I feel I have aspergers but I never thought of me being in the spectrum until after doing research on autism for my children. And I have three kids and all three of them have autism. This is what opened my eyes...

[@TheAspieWorld]

Best of luck!!!

[@freecat1278]

I used to make my own Minecraft skins & textures. I had a Hellraiser theme with puzzle box blocks & gore & I made the vines into dangling chains. I made another one with angled beams so I could make German half-timber houses.

[@11royals96]

At the age of 53 I received a diagnosis about 18 months ago, however I think that this was a pretty easy diagnosis despite having loads of previous input from mental health services it took a new therapist to very quickly identify the need for the assessment. The issue I have is, since the diagnosis actual support has pretty well been withdrawn. Adult mental health services taking a back seat and the ASD service being worse than useless, leading to me making a complaint and then being discharged after my missing an appointment with the very person I had previously made a complaint about. I know that this is only my experience and others will have very good things to say about the services they received, but I am left feeling that all the input is on diagnosis with nothing in the way of support after. I hope others have a better experience.

[@Synchrodipity]

I'm 53 and just having my assessments now -- first one was an interview that lasted over two hours, but the next one is ADOS which I'm completely clueless about.

[@mialanyon5057]

I fit all of the symptoms for Aspergers, except that I can detect sarcasm (well, mostly) and I'm pretty okay with changes, i've moved 12 times and i think it's just become a part of my routine? while in other things, like planning to go hiking, if they change I do start to panic. Other than that changes and sarcasm don't really affect me, could I still have Aspergers? (sorry to bother you, i'm just wondering)

[@TheAspieWorld]

Yes it still could be AS.

[@mspectrum]

sameeee!! Have you been diagnosed?

[@ejwilly2309]

@@TheAspieWorld phew. I’m not super bad with routine changes at first, especially if I want them, but when the time comes and the change is actually happening I freak out.

[@_mingibun2941]

Really helpful to know. I'm going for my assessment next month. You've honestly helped me with confronting this problem after 21 years undiagnosed

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey that is amazing!!! Well done!

[@Litvagopnik]

Learning more and more about myself, and the wiring of my brain. Life after the military showed me that I obbsessed with the lifestyle, even after discharge. Almost as if I was brainwashed. During my childhood I displayed extreme educational adaptability, but at the cost of social interaction skills. Through grade school, I kept to myself. I viewed school as a place to learn more, not make friends. I still practice this while in Uni today. I watch others, and I mimic how they socialize, because it's totally alien to me. It always has been.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Oh interesting.

[@b72s2JFK]

I had o two VERY heated public public verbal altercations at LAX as a Delta Airlines agent, TWO meltdowns at Air Canada Palm Springs airport, and ended up with a serious work injury. I hate working with the public and passengers and managers COMPLAIN about my lack of smiling and worse, eye contact. However I can tell you EVERYTHING anyone needs to know about aircraft type and maintenance issues. LOL

[@b72s2JFK]

Oh I work at the airport. Customer service is the wrong job, but is all I can find for now in aviation field.😥

[@kilIstation]

I’m starting to think that everyone with ASD has at least minor ADHD.

[@andrewdavies7523]

ADHD is autism and not in attention cerebral cortex . ADHD is an executive function disfunction Forget the lines being drawn in the sand regarding The autistic spectrum . This was developed as a tool that an individual will fall into the spectrum wherever they fall in. This may not be a permanent place on the spectrum that you stay In most cases you will change and that is what it is designed to do . People who are involved with KZbin are my best resources. By listening and chatting with those who are newly diagnosed and or had support . I have never been properly diagnosed and or treated for a severe disability that today is also the reason for most of my health issues that are continually deteriorating today. I failed grade one and was forced back into kindergarten. There was never doubt they just did not know what to do about it. I am developmentally delayed by the exact definition of what is developmentally delayed . I was on my own and went much further than they ever gave me credit for achieving . I am intelligent but I can not fill out a job application form . I do believe that if today I was in school I would have achieved a much more rewarding life . The autistic spectrum is one tool the only lines are at one end or the other. People are using old terminology because it’s just easier to explain it that way . If there are boundaries Then the model fails those it is diagnosing . They have not yet decided where they are going to draw the line that will disqualify people from being disabled .

[@breadfan_85]

I know I have trouble concentrating sometimes, even though I may be trying my absolute hardest. My thoughts just keep drawing my attention elsewhere. I can't help it.

[@ChristophersMum]

Or ADD ...it's ADHD without the H!!

[@cockycookie1]

@@lynxaway neither one of these are developmental!

[@rahbeeuh]

@@andrewdavies7523 ADHD and autism are not the same. ADHD isn't autism.

[@saintheroine2035]

My psychiatric nurse got me a referral to the mental health clinic's psychologist who is going to do an assessment so this video is very helpful and thanks so much for the PDF I love PDFs. She said they don't usually do that for patients so I am very hopeful that I may get a diagnosis after 31 years of feeling like such an oddball.

[@Strawberryfiend]

Hey Dan, I watched a lot of your videos on autism at this point but this one has been the most helpful for me. I may be autistic myself but I have no emotional support as I don’t have any friends and don’t get along with my family because they don’t understand me at all. I’m trying to seek out professional help now, but I have to do it all alone. But thanks to your video I now know how to prepare myself for an assessment. You’re like a supportive friend that I’ve never had. Thank you.

[@DJ-ky4fk]

It is true that aspies must have a plan after going through the assessment because of course they are feeling drained and therefore need recreational activity to prevent meltdowns.

[@TheAspieWorld]

👍🏼

[@kris2671]

Thank you so much for your videos. They really help my son and I to connect in a way we've never been able to before. He is 7 and has ASD. He feels like there are other people out there just like him with all of his different quirks.💙💙💙💙💙

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey thank you so much!!!

[@annieabraham2914]

I have tourette syndrome and I am on a journey of getting an official ASD diagnosis. Your channel has helped me so much, I don't feel so alone when I hear you practically explain everything I go through every day.

[@SuperGingernutz]

Another valuable, clear and epic piece, Dan! Another piece of advice is for folks to not leave it too long before getting the diagnosis. I had no idea that what I had for decades was actually High Functioning AS. I did all of these things throughout 2014 with the help of my fiancé (RIP - he passed away two years ago) - he contacted an associate group of the NAS and they were mega, mega helpful! My GP fought like a terrier with the Manchester NHS CCG to get funding for my AS diagnosis - when they dug their heels in, she bit their ankles. My parish priest listened to me and supported me throughout this process and beyond when I could not tell my family what I was doing. After my diagnosis was confirmed, it felt like I just had major surgery.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Excellent input thank you.

[@Ctrees904]

I have social communication disorder, but I'm going to try to get my diagnosis changed to ASD. I was told I don't have ASD because I have too many interests, and I couldn't think of any repetitive behaviors that I had at the time. However, since then I've noticed a lot of quirks I have, many I noticed because you've talked about them.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Oh interesting ⚡️🔥.

[@imanigalloway841]

I have SCD as well but, am going to talk to my psychiatrist about getting an official diagnosis, when I took the ADOS test, results did not come back saying I have autism but, one of the results was selective mutism which I know is a symptom of autism in girls since watching your videos!

[@nightcoreenergy6074]

Love the new mic Dan! It’s so good! Keep doing what your doing, love you!!!

[@TheAspieWorld]

Thank you!!!

[@drbarney1000]

I was diagnosed in the 1950's because I was nonverbal till the age of 5. In the 1990's I was evaluated by two psychiatrists and told I am still autistic, there is no cure. I went on my own to the University of Pittsburgh Medical School psychiatry department where they were doing a research project. There I was given three days of tests, including WAIS, ADOS-g, ADI-R, and many other tests. Some tests I made 999th percentile or 145 while others went lower, one all the way down to 78. I was able late in life to finish my PhD in applied math and mathematical physics, but I can't negotiate the job market. For instance, I applied for a free training program to repair HVAC and my A's in statistical mechanics which thoroughly cover the thermodynamics as it applies to how heat pumps work and my A's in electromagnetic theory which I can apply to electrician work were not good enough for me to qualify for the training. I need some part time work to make it on social security. I have never been able to coexist with commercial culture, e.g. top 40 pop songs, sports, soap operas etc. and the reason I did a PhD was to neutralize people around me criticizing me for failure to conform, calumniating, "What make you think you are too good to attend the country-Western music festival in the baseball stadium instead of going to the opera house?" A PhD gives me an answer to their question they can't rebut. I taught math at a university for 3 years but I had a boss who believed because I am autistic I should not be allowed to control my money, he started stealing from me and nobody could help me. He made this a bribe for renewing my contract till there was so little left I had to quit. I have very structured eating habits and weight lifting habits because I do not want to live in the kind of body pop culture has to offer; I protect myself from growing a beer belly and sarcopenia. I can't tolerate background music because I can't tune it out and I got arrested for using truck horns, which I upgraded to locomotive horns, to fight back when neighbors turn up their pop music.

[@jacobstaten2366]

I wasn't officially diagnosed until my 20's at the behest of my wife. My whole life I knew something was off and tried to look up why and how to make up for it (body language books, etc). I had to look up my old medical history. It turns out that I had therapy at a young age buf my family not only stopped it despite the doctors saying I should continue. Growing up when I asked what the therapy wad for or why I'm different, they would blow it off. In short, they hid it from me and abused me when I showed symptoms. I don't speak to them anymore.

[@womanzuzu9688]

goin through this process for my son right now thank you Sir!

[@daniellefrank2572]

I got diagnosed at 20. Flipped my life around but it was nice to know I wasn't just that weird crazy girl. My life got so much better since I got diagnosed ❤

[@DynastyHeroes]

Ive started the process of getting a diagnosis but i feel like its going to be a lose - lose situation, if i get postively diagnosed i have to face the reality that i have it for life on the otherhand if it turns out im not autistic then idk wtf is wrong with me.

[@SchnellRYT]

I absolutely love this channel

[@TheAspieWorld]

Thank you!!!

[@Its-Angela]

I love this video I have a 15 year old son that has autism nonverbal he's one happy boy. He got diagnosed when he was a baby I can't ask for a better doctor he's been my son's doctor since he was born he put his effort to make sure my son gets everything he needs during his process through life.

[@randomise]

Hi Dan, I just had my diagnosis assessment and I will get my results in about 6 weeks and I really look forward to it. I watched your videos before my testing and it’s really helped me understand aspergers more so that I could feel more confident in being myself when beginning to open up to my new highschool classmates. Thanks alot.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Oh hey!!! That is awesome! Best of luck!

[@randomise]

@Fat Bobby I got the diagnosis and I really just embraced it. It was like getting this missing piece that just explained so much of who I am and how my brain works :)

[@frslover]

Thank you Dan for posting this video and PDF download. I am waiting now for my assessment appointment. Keep up the great videos. Stay safe during this covid 19. Ryan.

[@tipsytail]

Hi dan im going through the diagnosis process now. I have to say your videos are amazing and so helpful in helping me understand things .keep up the great work.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Best of luck!!!

[@kristalily42]

I've recently been researching Autism and have realized I have tons of signs for Females. We'd looked into issues when I was young, but I was already masking very well. I've started to try to pursue a real diagnosis, but there aren't many resources in my province(Canadian, woo!) for Autism at all, much less for Adults. Thank you for being a voice for all the things you talk about! Looking forward to learning more!

[@ggrannum]

Hi Dan, love your videos - they are very informative and inspiring. I am 54 with wife-diagnosed ASC (probably). After a frank talk I did a lot of research (my new obsessive interest) and compiled a list as you suggest and I did the AQ and other tests; the EQ one was particularly depressing - these all confirmed my wife's concerns. I eventually went to my GP - who questioned why at this time of my life I wanted an assessment. Good question! He gave me a pre-screening form (a cut down AQ test) and after completing it, a month or so later I received more detailed forms from mental health services. I was told that there was a 10 month waiting list for assessments. I returned the completed forms (and my list) in March and am now waiting to hear back.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey!!! Thank you for the kind words. And best of luck!

[@puptatoes15]

I don’t currently have a diagnosis but am trying to get one as soon as possible. This video couldn’t have come at a better time! Thank you!!

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey no problem!!!

[@wayneosullivan5369]

i was diagnosed at the age of 45 ,i am 47 now i also suffer from schizophrenia so aspergers mixed with schizophrenia ,the meltdowns i am identifying with from watching your videos and other youtubers , i am a recovered addict and alcoholic and work a 12 step program , i was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 27 ,and was suffering for many year from what i know now aspergers ,since watching KZbinrs i am finding more and more ,it took me a year to wait to get assessed ,i know about my schizophrenia but i am recently researching about aspergers and how it affects me, thank you for your videos they are educating me around my diagnosis

[@thehighwaycowboy2822]

Another excellent video Dan. Very helpful as always. I have Aspergers and my obsessive interest is lorries and trucks. When I was a kid we could be driving behind a truck in our car and I could tell the exact make, model and spec of the truck just by looking at its rear light cluster or its rear view mirrors. And I always wear black /dark grey clothing

[@TheAspieWorld]

Thank you!!!

[@michaeltoloczko5777]

I’m have part 1 of 2 of finally getting my possible autism diagnosis testing tomorrow morning. I’m extremely excited but also nervous. Thank you for ALL your amazing videos. I think I may have autism for a long time. Your videos have been amazingly helpful and have played an important part in finally getting motivated to seek out someone who’s willing to test me. I’ll do my best to reply to this comment to how it all goes, but also the final diagnosis.

[@telayajackson2.023]

I was diagnosed at 2, but haven't found out what it was until I was 12. My mom told me when I was 8, but she described it as my brain is wired differently, which made me think every brain is wired differently from each other. I felt like something was off about me when I started middle school, outside of special ed, and these girls were befriending me. They weren't mean to me at all. I was very shy around them. I realized they communicated very differently from me and I would constantly feel stuck and unintentionally withdraw from them. I thought there was something wrong with me, until I saw my IEP document that said I have a disability. My disability was "Autism". I wondered what it really meant, so when I unintentionally isolated myself from my mainstream peers, I looked up autism. There was my answer. At the time, I rejected my condition bc I couldn't figure out a way to cope with feeling different from my classmates. But, the older I got, the more I see that typical people have their own perspectives and I can have my own, too. I stopped pleasing people and feeling sorry for myself. Yet, I feel sorry for them, bc they make things so complicated for everyone else. They say be yourself, but they don't want you, too. My mom does this to me, a lot. I stopped loving my own sister bc she doesn't care about me.

[@jasonmero2245]

Pizza Freak Yes to all of your story, I know... 😘 Stay strong, we can do this!

[@telayajackson2.023]

@@jasonmero2245 Thank you for your support. This page makes me feel so much better about myself.

[@SubliminalMindSetM5]

You sound like me in my past and now

[@TheAspieWorld]

✌🏼

[@telayajackson2.023]

@@TheAspieWorld What does that mean?

[@MacSeoin86]

Hey Dan, I'm 32 and currently awaiting for the 2nd part ASD diagnosis in mid October. I'd be happy to help the channel and community with my experience.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Oh best of luck

[@katharinabaur6113]

Hi Dan! Thanks so much for this! I'm on a 5-6 months waiting list for an appointment to see a doctor. I already made lists, did research etc... I'm super nervous about all this, so these videos help a lot!! 🙂

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey no problem!!! Best of luck, try not to get too nervous!

[@katharinabaur6113]

thanks!

[@militarymodelmakingcouple1655]

Got my initial assessment yesterday, being referred now for the next set, also downloading the PDF file for my next appointment, cheers!

[@TheAspieWorld]

Excellent, new video tomorrow with another new PDF for during diagnosis assessment!!!

[@epicallysimplebasics5259]

I know this is more for adults with autism but it still would have been helpful when we were trying to get a diagnosis for our son. It took over two years and knowing where to find the right information would have made the process much faster and easier. You are doing great things keep it up! :)

[@TheAspieWorld]

That is my next series.

[@epicallysimplebasics5259]

@@TheAspieWorld Awesome! Looking forward to it. Also I know you're busy but if you get a chance, what are some good sensory pressure points? My son really likes putting pressure under his chin but what are some others?

[@showjumpingpeggy2340]

Hi Dan! You have helped me so much with my mental health. I haven't gotten anything confirmed yet but I think I have some sort of social anxiety because I find it hard to make a conversation with people and I don't have much friends. I like to be left alone though and I get stressed in crowded places. But I just wanted to say that you are an amazing person and you rock! 😊👍💜

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey thank you!!!

[@jelanimckenzie49]

I'm a big fan of yours man keep doing your thing man !

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey thank you!!!

[@jelanimckenzie49]

@@TheAspieWorld yes no problem and I added you on Snapchat

[@euricabezerra5909]

getting a diagnosis in 7 - 8 months and have been obsessed with real estate especially Zoopla since I was 12

[@TheAspieWorld]

Oh yeah I know of that app!! Cool! Best of luck with the assessment! Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).

[@doggosuki]

a rich man in the making

[@tmoney0831]

We just had our counselor send off a referral for my 7 year old to be tested for ASD aspergers. Glad to find this video. I have been watching all your videos

[@Howdybabes]

Before I get diagnosed for anything, I always have a feeling of what it is, and I’m always right. I wanna go try getting diagnosed for autism, but I’m scared that I’m wrong this time

[@isaacblair2780]

My son aged 10 got his diagnosis today, and I am so relieved that I have found your channel, my son thinks you are fantastic, so so helpful thank you so much x

[@isaacblair2780]

I meant to say he got diagnosed with Aspergers, ADHD, OCD and all that comes with it, anxiety, etc x

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey!!! Thank you so much! Well done on the diagnosis.

[@matthewbucktrout3291]

Thanks for your videos, all of them. This one in particular right now, since I'm starting to get thigns together to go for it (seeking a diagnosis). Keep doing what you're doing.

[@lisas8233]

Dan, this is perfectly timed for me - I have an assessment on 8th October. The form has really helped me organise my thoughts and the important points I want to raise. Thanks, pal!

[@TheAspieWorld]

Oh awesome, best of luck with it!!!

[@CliqueNo]

Never get tired of your channel! 🔥💛🖤💛🖤

[@TheAspieWorld]

Thank you!!!

[@sarasanchez3660]

Hey Dan, I know you asked this question in another video but I've seen so many I can't find it. I recently discovered what you do and follow you from Barcelona, Spain. Great Job!🙌

[@KiyomiNight]

I'm currently trying to get a diagnosis. My insurance doesn't require a referral so right now I'm researching all the facilities in my area that can give me one. So I really appreciate this video! Thank you!

[@jamesbarnes4964]

Sorry I skipped the rest of your last video this video link was more important with what i am doing at the moment love the videos Dan This is really helpful!

[@ardellansugardust1353]

I first signed up for a diagnosis in September. I spoke with my doctor who recommended a psychiatrist to me. The psychiatrist saw traces of autism. So he recommended me to a psychologist. I had a screening at the end of January with her. I had to speak with her for an hour. And then I had a 2-3 hour test I had to complete. I "finally" got my results back just yesterday. It came back that I am moderately autistic. It also showed up that I have a bit of paranoia and some schizophrenia. They said it stims from the autism. And on top of that I also have high anxiety and a bit of depression. I will be 35 this summer. So its nice to finally have an answer. I've been meaning to get a screening for a few years now because I felt something was different about me. Its quite the relief to finally know what it is that is different. Also thanks for these awesome videos. I really enjoy watching them.

[@TheINFP_Diary]

I'm so glad I found these videos, I started my youtube channel for the same reason because I could find Pre evaluation, during and after

[@laurengillyard6989]

I just recently got a psychiatrist and I’ve only had one appointment, but she told me that she’s seeing some symptoms of Aspergers. She told me to do my research and come in for another appointment whenever I’m free and when I researched it, I think she was right. Now I’ve been paying close attention to small things I do when I’m anxious and I’m keeping track of it for my next appointment.

[@allisonjane913]

I can’t wait for the follow up videos. I was diagnosed almost 4 years ago as an adult and still finding ways to incorporate my quirks into something that doesn’t interfere with work. It took my 9+ years of acute nursing jobs to realize it wasn’t the best for my mental and physical health and that I had to take my diagnosis seriously.

[@genajaimes8512]

At least you work..im almost 30 and never worked a day in my life i am so sick of people always questioning me why i don't work, idk how to explain it to them. I feel like one believes me or understand why iam not working. Its not because im lazy.. I could never figure out why...im guessing it's my anxiety. It's just something about working that triggers it...i get extremely nervous and avoid even talking about getting a job. Maybe because it involves being social? Or its a change? Anyhow, the thought of it just overwhelmed me, even if the job is something i enioy.

[@frigginsane]

Gena Jaimes I'm 41, diagnosed with Aspergers when I was in my early 20's and I've never worked, I cant work, I am considered "legally unemployable" on some document somewhere in my records. Back years ago when I had tried to get a job, I became so overwhelmed with all the paperwork, and phone calls, and traveling by public transport, I had such a horrible meltdown that I went blind for a few minutes, and found myself in a suicide wing, and I am not even suicidal! Misjudging people just stuffed me in there. I am horrible at interviews, and dont read non-verbal communication, and the thought of interacting with customers and other people terrifies me... and then there are my Fight-or-Flights. No one, no business wants a 250 pound 41 year old flailing on the floor like a baby having a tantrum. I cant hold onto a job because they cannot give me a break in the immediate moment I would need one... I talk too much for everyone else, and I am too loud for everyone else. Autistics usually do not fit in a business world that was shaped to fit a neuraltypical person.

[@genajaimes8512]

@@frigginsane totally relatable! I feel the same! I went to a class to learn job skills before and i had a meltdown because didn't understand alot of it..its so complex and that alone makes me terrified or anxious. I dont ever picture myself working.

[@allisonjane913]

I was fired from 2 jobs for attendance do to chronic health issues and was bullied at my first job. Luckily this clinic job is very repetitive. I’m a dialysis nurse so I have the same patients MWF and TuesThursSat, and it’s very routine. I still have my moments where I want to curl up in the break room, but I’m working on coping skills. It definitely is hard.

[@allisonjane913]

@genajaimes it can be a struggle. Luckily seeing the patients for so many hours a week and having dialysis be such a controlled environment it’s become very predictable. Job interviews suck. Especially when I was interviewing for jobs this past year. I was told to disclose the aspergers and I didn’t get any of those 3 positions I applied for. The 3 interviews where I didn’t disclose wound up with job offers. I’ve told my manager and couple other nurses because they’ve noticed how linear my thinking is and some of the quirks and I felt they needed to know. When I get off work I spend a good couple hours decompressing on the couch and being anti-social.

[@mistypinkshadow6951]

Today, a professional told me, I might be autistic. It’s not confirmed yet but they want to speak with more adults and professionals to see what to do etc because of my developmental problems ever since I was really young

[@jenlovesthisstuff]

Thanks so much for making this video, Dan. These are excellent tips for navigating the diagnostic process. ❤🤘🎮

[@TheAspieWorld]

You are welcome!!!

[@artstudent6849]

Thankyou soooooo much for this video. I've been so terrified and anxious for 5 yrs trying to get my diagnosis. Hopefully I can use this to guide me through to the other side.

[@Laughing-Carly]

Yeah they did that to me when I got diagnosed with autism and Aspergers when I was in kindergarten

[@YxYzYx]

Just got diagnosed in August. I’m 26

[@emelliott]

Went to my GP and they told me to go to school for help. I talked to my head of year and they are helping me now :)

[@Autisticheather]

I want to get an assessment... and am working on it. I am nervous i am wrong because it resonates so deeply with me and explains my entire life.

[@andycoopr]

Thankyou so much for your helpful Vlogs. especially over this last year. I have my ASC assessment in two weeks which i have waited for over a year. This video has been especially helpful as the big day approaches. You gave me the courage to make a short KZbin video about my own Aspie life. Something I have never done before as I find it very hard to be infront of the camera. My own channel has my own videos about other interests in my life but I'm always behind the camera. Anyway thanks again!

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey no problem!!! I am so happy I help! Best of luck with the assessment.

[@SAVAGEGARD3N]

I’m a 15 year old girl, and I’m currently getting the evaluation, I should get my diagnosis at the end of 2019. I’m really excited, because I’ll be able to get the help that I need.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Awesome!!

[@sophie13.wright10]

Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@jessys9435]

Thanks for the information. You're the best!❤

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey any time!!!

[@rulebritania5391]

I have my diagnosis I got diagnosed around 10 years old I'm 11 now and I think your videos really help

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey that is awesome!! Thank you so much for the comment! Please subscribe to my channel to see more videos from me :).

[@rulebritania5391]

I'm subscribed now

[@osity736]

I have autism and saw you on video influencers. I've found myself as an advocate and info hub for other aspies. I'm glad I found you. I'm posting you on my Facebook.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey awesome!!! Welcome to the super hero squad!

[@Cosmic.V0id]

My mom is the one who told me a lot of the quirks I have that she's seen in me before when we were first looking into it, ones I didnt even notice

[@BBMacsWorld]

Great video I'm sure it will help a lot of people and parents to find out if they or their kid's have autism or aspergers

[@TheAspieWorld]

✌🏼

[@Ruslan.88266]

I have my assement scheduled for Nov 27th, these videos could not have came at a better time.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Oh excellent!!! I hope you enjoy!

[@TheZGALa]

I have many obsessive interests...cement, glass, snowboarding, trees, soils, networks, sound, color...maybe many of those are vibrational resonance... chemistry. I have a diagnosis this morning, no support at all, so I appreciate your calming insights. Totally freaking out.

[@OliviaS-gc8ue]

So I'm not sure if I have Aspbergers - I do have a lot of ADHD and OCD tendencies... I've definitely got some quirky habits. Anyway, I just wanted to say you are so kind! I can tell by watching this video you just seem super genuine and kind. That means a lot to me. I'm glad I came across your channel!

[@breadfan_85]

Making lists is so hard for me. I don't know what is too much or too little detail and I feel like my symptoms are so many that I get lost in writing it all down. I find it all very overwhelming and daunting. I get burned out every time I try it.

[@louisedussert7717]

I just discovered your channel! I'm autistic, gifted, ADHD and have dyslexia too, and I'm in charge in putting a new awareness project on neurodiversity and mental health, your videos are really helpful so if by any chance you have some advices or suggestions that would be so great!

[@TheAspieWorld]

Hey thank you!!! Did you see my autism hacks video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4vKd6ycZaqBpJo

[@loadingusername...9259]

I'm so glad I found you! I've been looking into trying to find out how to get a diagnosis forever! I try to hint at my mom but she dismisses me constantly, comparing my behavior with my cousin who is a male with Aspergers that could easily be mistaken for Autism (I'm a female by the way). She knows me the best and I trust her the most but she'd never go with me. It just seems to be getting worse as I age and it affects my life, especially when I find a new interest. I actually ended up failing two classes last year due to finding my current interest and investing all my time into it instead.

[@TheAspieWorld]

Yay I am glad you are here!!

[@WizardSpy]

Good timing going for a diagnosis next Friday!

[@TheAspieWorld]

Best of luck!!!

[@nervous_ghost]

going for a meeting with my gp tomorrow for autism and adhd very scared so this video really helps thanks!

[@ryanmichaelhaley]

Not diagnosed, have been wanting to get diagnosed, but it seems no one wants to touch this with a 10 foot pole. Doctors seem to want to do children’s diagnosis, but not for adults. It’s very frustrating.

[@raineterni2219]

I'm seeing a psychologist this wednesday for the first part of evaluation. I'm very nervous, thanks for doing this video, hopefully it'll make me feel more prepared.

[@mustardseedjones1605]

I am a woman, Diagnosed with AS and OCD and PTSD and acute DID at 15, am 25 now, just now confronting my AS etc and it's been the biggest thing to change my life other than Christ Jesus. May you all be blessed in His name and may He help you during the moments where neurotypicals are cruel. Amen

[@TheAspieWorld]

✌🏼

[@LenormandCreations]

I am trying to get a diagnosis as an adult in the USA. There doesn't seem to be any services available and my PCP hasn't been able to find a place to refer me to. Your videos are really helpful. Thank you.

[@adalynswyear]

My mom is getting my an autism assessment as I heard from my sister. Thank you for posting this!! My interests right now are crochet, fashion, and legos! I have a Lego flower on my closet shelf thing but it’s not actually from Lego it’s like an off brand kind of thing loll

[@jessica_wi]

8:39 - Fight Club! (One of my all-time favorites as well!)