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Are there ASD tests that separate the 3 impairments?

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Olivegreenstrawberries · 23/10/2021 18:39

I suspect I am neurodivergent in some way.

Why is it that generally all free online tests for autism for adults aren't in sections for each of the impairments in the Triad? If you know of one that does please let me know.

My main issues are slow processing in new environments and with new people. I also struggle with writing and communicating my emotions.

I know these struggles have effected my self esteem a lot as I don't come across well when I first meet people. I also struggle to learn new things cos I take a while to learn and often learn in a different way to others. I get there in the end it's just a bit of a confidence battle in the beginning stages.

Over the years I have learnt to mask which is somewhat helpful.

I just don't know if these issues are enough to be classed as autistic. I wouldn't say I have any sensory issues and I don't have meltdowns. When I'm overwhelmed I do withdraw and it's difficult for me to communicate and process my emotions.

I've wondered if I'm dyslexic because I learnt to read and write a year late but I don't think so because again it was just a delay, a struggle to learn.

I definitely think I have RSD.

Sorry this has turned into a bit of a ramble. Any response is appreciated!

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Olivegreenstrawberries · 28/10/2021 20:14

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Lougle · 28/10/2021 20:38

They won't be in sections because you have to have all elements to get the diagnosis.

That's not massively helpful, I guess. Have you tried the online screening tests? Have they indicated ASD?

The other condition which can be closely linked to ASD is 'Social (pragmatic) communication disoder.' It's similar criteria to ASD but Doesn't require the Restricted/repetitive interests.

DSM-V
"A. Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, as manifested by the following, currently or by history (examples are illustrative, not exhaustive, see text):

Deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, ranging, for example, from abnormal social approach and failure of normal back-and-forth conversation; to reduced sharing of interests, emotions, or affect; to failure to initiate or respond to social interactions.
Deficits in nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction, ranging, for example, from poorly integrated verbal and nonverbal communication; to abnormalities in eye contact and body language or deficits in understanding and use of gestures; to a total lack of facial expressions and nonverbal communication.
Deficits in developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships, ranging, for example, from difficulties adjusting behavior to suit various social contexts; to difficulties in sharing imaginative play or in making friends; to absence of interest in peers.
Specify current severity: Severity is based on social communication impairments and restricted repetitive patterns of behavior. (See table below.)

B. Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities, as manifested by at least two of the following, currently or by history (examples are illustrative, not exhaustive; see text):

Stereotyped or repetitive motor movements, use of objects, or speech (e.g., simple motor stereotypies, lining up toys or flipping objects, echolalia, idiosyncratic phrases).
Insistence on sameness, inflexible adherence to routines, or ritualized patterns or verbal nonverbal behavior (e.g., extreme distress at small changes, difficulties with transitions, rigid thinking patterns, greeting rituals, need to take same route or eat food every day).
Highly restricted, fixated interests that are abnormal in intensity or focus (e.g, strong attachment to or preoccupation with unusual objects, excessively circumscribed or perseverative interest).
Hyper- or hyporeactivity to sensory input or unusual interests in sensory aspects of the environment (e.g., apparent indifference to pain/temperature, adverse response to specific sounds or textures, excessive smelling or touching of objects, visual fascination with lights or movement).
Specify current severity: Severity is based on social communication impairments and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior. (See table below.)

C. Symptoms must be present in the early developmental period (but may not become fully manifest until social demands exceed limited capacities or may be masked by learned strategies in later life).

D. Symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of current functioning.

E. These disturbances are not better explained by intellectual disability (intellectual developmental disorder) or global developmental delay. Intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder frequently co-occur; to make comorbid diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, social communication should be below that expected for general developmental level.

Note: Individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified should be given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Individuals who have marked deficits in social communication, but whose symptoms do not otherwise meet criteria for autism spectrum disorder, should be evaluated for social (pragmatic) communication disorder."

Olivegreenstrawberries · 03/11/2021 11:20

Thanks for this

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