#AskingAutistics
I'm curious about how old you were, the first time you remember having a thought along the lines of 'I wonder if I might be autistic'?
And when did you know you were?

7 years for me, from 30-37.

@EverAutistic I was working on a tv episode, researching the use of robots in classrooms and therapy rooms to assist kids on the spectrum. To learn more about the screening tests, I opted to experience it for myself... O’ boy did that decision change my life!

I took the online test that was part of a UK awareness campaign on the underreporting of females on the spectrum.

And the rest is a much longer story...

And despite having spent two European first-class holidays on therapy and psychiatrists, the most common response when someone discovers I am on the spectrum is...

“Oh no, I know you. You are not autistic.” 

@closest_eves
I'd love to know which test that was if you happen to remember. That campaign needs a reboot. I must have missed it and I was clearly exactly who it was aimed at!
So glad you decided to do the screening with the kids. Great realisation story!
Sure thing @EverAutistic It was the Adult ASD test. It was a
detailed Autism Quotient for Adults 16 years or more and was at the time run by dealwithautism.com but the website appears to be defunct now :( I took the test around Oct/Nov 2018. So it was a while ago. And here is the doco I watched that led me to the test: Are You Autistic? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyHmHyxMLUM
Are You Autistic - Full Documentary HD

YouTube
@closest_eves
This link is blocked where I am but I've just found it on demand - thanks! Going to watch and really hoping it's something I could share with my family. I still need to tell my dad and am looking for something accessible which will explain things and avoid the myths. Just read a review of this and am hopeful!
@EverAutistic I also recommend this website: https://embrace-autism.com/
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