Adult females with autism traits?

Question

I have social anxiety and high empathy for people but now recently I’ve been questioning if I just have autism. I feel like I understand people well but unsure if it just anxiety. Can anyone share their experience or knowledge about it?

Answer

I lucked out. I’m later in life diagnosed ASD at 43. I live in Oregon where it’s a state that has better resources for Adults with Autism and their medical professionals have a little bit more professional experience working with Adult ASD. 
If you seeking a formal diagnosis and have insurance, check in with your PCP for a referral. Look for an evaluator that specifically has professional experience evaluating women/girls who maybe on the spectrum. ASD does express its self differently in women/girls than it does with men/boys. There are some overlap. Most evaluators don’t have that experience. Recent Research within the last or so 10 years just now is revealing ASD aspects in women. For the most part only white males were looked at. Even today, the current testing is still focused on white male centered testing/evaluation markers and that’s why often times women/girls/BIPOC fall through the cracks when getting diagnosed. 
Advocate, Advocate, Advocate yourself. I can’t stress that enough. Only you know yourself, your body and mind. If you come against medical gaslighting, barriers let them know that you know yourself and you need support and point me in the direction where that support is given.

Answer

You can get evaluated. Tell your PCP your concerns. 
No personal experience but my friends husband (36) was asked about this and he panicked and got checked out. The person was professional and polite, they had the repore to ask this though.

Adult females with autism traits?

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