Infants and young children are often tested for autism. As adults, autism can be more difficult to diagnose.
Is it possible to diagnose autism in an adult
WHO describes ASD as a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior and can be diagnosed at any age.
Autism covers a spectrum of similar disorders: each person with autism has different combinations of autistic traits with varying degrees of intensity.
Autism manifests itself primarily as disturbances in communication and social functions: problems with speech, understanding and following instructions, reluctance to communicate with others, detachment and a desire for loneliness.
The second mandatory symptom of autism is monotony or stereotypical behavior.
What could be similar to autism
Asperger's syndrome is a mental disorder characterized by communication difficulties.
It is not easy for the patient to interact with society, and his thinking is stereotypical.
The set of interests does not change with age.
Asperger's syndrome is part of the autism spectrum, but is distinguished by early language development.
This is what sets
Asperger's syndrome apart from other pervasive developmental disorders.
Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism are often described as the same diagnosis.
Who diagnoses autism in adults
Other forms of ASD, as a rule, contain the same signs of the classic “triad” and manifest themselves earlier and much more clearly.
To determine ASD, an adult needs the same doctor as a child - a psychiatrist.
You cannot diagnose your disorder on your own.
