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“Autism ”

I think I may have autism and I want to know the symptoms of it so I can know wether I have it or not, my parents don’t believe in it so I can’t ask a doctor in person


4 Answers

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions. You can find a world of information from the experts and professionals at AustismSpeaks.org. To have a definitive diagnosis, I would recommend consulting a neuropsychologist or neuropsychiatrist.
The question is slightly more complicated than you think. The first would depend on what state you reside in or are currently in and the second would be dependent on your age. Confidentiality with providers is yours after a certain age. You could likely discuss this issue with your pediatrician or your school psychologist. I am barred from assessing or treating anyone that is not my patient, so apologize if this seems like an insufficient answer.
Hi there,
Great question and a very important one, but a diagnosis requires a careful evaluation of a variety of symptoms and circumstances and I am unable to tell you if you have it or not without meeting. Autism Speaks is a great resource and includes symptom information, check
https://www.autismspeaks.org/.
Hi Maybe reach out to a psychiatrist for an evaluation or your primary doctor for a referral.