Autism in adults: when and why need to be diagnosed
'24.04.2018'
Source: Medportal.ru
Currently, due to advances in the study of autism, autism spectrum disorders are increasingly found in adults. This seems frightening to many, but a correct diagnosis helps to cope with problems.
Jacob Dern (Jacob durn), publicist publications The Mighty, for example, writes: “If I know about my autism, I could solve a lot of problems that I encountered. But the most important thing that I know about it now, "says Medportal.ru.
Adults who have learned about their own autism look back and wonder how they could not understand before. For those around them, these signs may not be completely obvious. For example, symptoms (expressed in mild), such as poor eye contact, compulsive behavior, or repeated obsessive movements, do not necessarily signal autism. Often is the wrong, excessive diagnosis of autism, in reality, which turns out to be attention deficit disorder (ADD) or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Although self-testing is not reliable, it can be used as a starting point. Further, if a person considers himself an autistic, he should consult a doctor and explain the reasons.
It is important that diagnosed autism in a child is one of the signs that a parent should be tested.
“In my opinion, a pediatrician who specializes in child development, a child psychiatrist, or a neurologist who is experienced in assessing autism in children and who is open to observing elderly patients may be the best choice,” says neurologist David Beversdorf.David Beversdorf).
He recommends contacting the clinician who diagnosed your child, and he, in turn, will be able to redirect you to the right specialist.
The diagnosis should only come from a medical specialist or a psychologist, since there is no official “test for autism”. The doctor must have a reason for referral to the diagnosis, so the patient should give examples of difficulties encountered in childhood or adulthood, in areas such as:
- speech and communication;
- expression of feelings and thoughts;
- understanding or treating others;
- the use of imagination in social networks;
- lack of flexibility in behavior.
Updating the diagnosis of autism (autism spectrum disorders) can help a person later in life.
For example:
- This can make it clear to a person why he faces certain difficulties.
- Close people will get a better understanding that their relative or friend can see the world a little differently. This will increase their empathy.
- This can help get support at work.
- Get further qualified medical care.
