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adultautismsymptoms · 1 year

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Signs of Autism in Toddlers

The signs of autism can vary from person to person. Some children display early signs of the disorder, while others don't show symptoms until they're older. But no matter what the age of your child, it's never too late to get a diagnosis and start getting the support they need to live their best life.

Early Signs of Autism in Babies One of the earliest red flags of autism is an infant who doesn't interact with other babies as well as other babies their age. The baby may not smile back and forth or respond to names, and they may avoid eye contact with their parents.

This behavior isn't normal for an infant and should be reported to their healthcare provider during well-baby visits. Caregivers should also ask for tests to determine if a baby has an autism spectrum disorder.

Some early signs of autism include obsessive-compulsive behaviors such as lining up things in a particular order or preoccupation with a specific topic of interest. This can include memorizing facts about maps, trains, or sports statistics.

Performing repetitive behaviors such as flapping hands, rocking, or twirling can also be an early sign of autism in toddlers. Repeated movements like this can be soothing to the child, but they can also distract them from concentrating on other things.

Self-stimulatory Behaviors (or "stimming") Some people with autism have very strong reactions to certain sensory stimuli, such as touch, taste, or smell. They may react quickly and intensely to these stimuli or they may respond very slowly and gently.

These responses can be more pronounced in toddlers with autism than in typically developing toddlers. For example, an autistic child with an obsession with light switches might flip them repeatedly or they might play with toys such as keys and rubber bands in unusual ways.

Other signs of autism in toddlers include difficulties interacting with other children and difficulty learning new social situations. These problems often improve with age, but some children will continue to have these issues throughout their lives.

The signs of autism in toddlers and young children can be subtle, but they can make it hard for family members to recognize the differences. For example, a young child with autism might prefer routines and be easily upset by changes in their daily schedules.

High-Functioning ASD Many individuals with autism are diagnosed as having high-functioning autism, also known as Asperger's syndrome. These individuals can often be very bright and excel in school. They might have impressive vocabularies and a strong interest in particular topics or activities, such as art, music, or science.

They might also enjoy talking in an eccentric way, such as using a very wide range of vocabulary or constantly interrupting conversations with other people. This could be seen as a symptom of adult autism diagnosis, but it could also simply be an eccentricity.

A person with high-functioning autism might have a variety of different skills and be able to learn at a faster rate than other people their age. These skills might be a great benefit to the person with autism, but they can also be a barrier to social interaction.

#autism #autism symptoms #autism spectrum #signs of autism #symptoms of autism #autism in adults #adult autism #adult autism symptoms #is autism hereditary #autism therapy #autism levels #signs of autism in women #adult autism diagnosis #autism traits

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t00thpasteface · 7 months

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"it's very problematic to make your space aliens autistic-coded" SPEAK FOR YOURSELF 👽👽👽👽👽🛸🛸🛸 ALIEN LASER BLAST ATTACK ✨✨✨🌠🌠🌠🌠🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

#when i was a very small very autistic kid and i saw invader zim for the first time i was like bro he just like me fr #my Also Autistic mom was always like you have to be nice to the humans ok. you have to trick them into thinking you're human #now that i'm better at actually dealing with The Symptoms i relate more to the uhhh non-planet-conquering aliens #shebbz shoutz #spock #superman #invader zim #actually autistic #autistic adult #autism

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turns-out-its-adhd · 7 months

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NEURODIVERSE-SQUAD, ASSEMBLE!

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maculategiraffe · 1 year

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my sister, who works in child development so I assume she knows, was telling me that the baby's preschool teacher was saying a bunch of things to her that (my sister said to me) "are basically code for 'we think your child might be autistic.'"

and I was like well I mean steve is definitely on the autism spectrum and I probably am and you've been saying you probably are and we secretly think that might also be what's up with our mom, so it wouldn't be surprising if the baby is too, and it certainly wouldn't be a problem. but out of curiosity what does the baby do that seems autistic to them? because I thought the early signs in toddlers were like... problems with joint attention, and ignoring other people. and he's always extremely engaged with me when we hang out

and my sister said "they say he doesn't talk, and he doesn't respond when they call his name, and he spins around in place..."

and I was like huh. well he certainly talks to ME. and responds when I call his name. and when he feels like spinning I simply sing the turn around game song and he loves it and follows all the directions. have they considered that they might just be boring

#'he plays the same game over and over' now this might just be the autistic adult in me but who the fuck doesn't #are you really telling me neurotypical children are out here playing fireman one minute and ballerina the next #i mean maybe??? i am not a child development expert #but i thought it was pretty common for a kid to be obsessed with one particular play pretend game. such as fireman #baby nephew #autism #is this that thing where the 'symptoms' of autism are actually just signs of autistic distress. like 'meltdowns'

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bonni · 2 months

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isn't it funny how a ton of professionally diagnosed autistic people diagnosed in adulthood say that they definitely knew they were autistic before they were diagnosed but there's still a fairly large group of autistic people diagnosed as children who cling to the disproven idea that "you can't possibly know that you're autistic because not knowing is one of the symptoms! I didn't know before I was diagnosed!" like yeah no shit that's because you were 10 years old

#chatter #not saying it's not possible to get blindsided as an adult btw #because 1) difficulty with self assessment and self recognition is definitely a symptom #and 2) most people didn't grow up with proper autism education/awareness #i just think it's stupid to claim that that's a defining autistic experience

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adhd-worlds · 2 hours

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Does anyone actually know why adhd and autistic ppl have a better time paying attention to a film or tv show with subtitles on? Like why does it help me focus?

#adhd #adhd problems #adhd hyperactive #adhd inattentive #neurodivergency #adhd vibes #neurodivergent #adult adhd #i have adhd #autism symptoms #autistic spectrum #autistic things #autistic #autistic adult #autism #actually autistic #subtitles

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butterscotch-brigade · 11 months

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dont get me wrong i completely understand wanting to avoid another brony situation wrt the amount of adults who enjoy bluey bc as someone who liked mlpfim during the Brony Era i totally agree that there were a Lot of weird adults sexualizing/taking this kids show way too seriously and i dont want that to happen again. but sometimes i see a post on here making fun of older/adult bluey fans and im like "hm. r u rly concerned abt kids safety or are u one of those ppl who would have called me the r slur behind my back if u knew me in middle/high school" bc i stg the way some of u ppl talk abt adults who enjoy kids shows is dangerously close to the way i was bullied for liking "immature" things as a kid like.....i stg some ppl will say shit like "lol look at these cringe adults liking things for children" and then point to an obviously autistic person idk idk maybe im being paranoid but its just kinda 🤨 to me yknow

#vanilla talks #ofc wanting to keep kids spaces safe is 100% a noble goal and i agree w that #but sometimes i see posts that r a little Too mean abt adult bluey fans or whatever like.#oh noooo god forbid someone have 'age-inappropriate interests' (a literal symptom of autism)#god forbid somebody gush abt a show that makes them happy #be honest u were one of those ppl who infantilized/talked down to the 'weird' (read: autistic) ppl in school werent u

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spookietrex · 19 days

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I should have known better than to dig through my old stories from when I was a teenager. There's so much trauma packed into them.

So I tried to unwind with a nice little video game (a new dating sim/visual story) since I'm having a high support needs day (high pain, poor mental health, increased confusion, anger, etc.) Anyway, I wasn't expecting the little platformer game. Usually not a problem.

Except today I'm not able to do hand-eye coordination well.

Today I'm not able to problem solve well. Today I'm barely able to get out of bed and am at a 12/10 on the pain scale, have negative spoons, and have the patience of my poor traumatized toddler self whose parents told them at age 10 they were a mistake (accident while on birth control) long after the divorce and whose parents should have never been together to start with.

Today, I had a meltdown because I tried to play a free to play video game, I couldn't edit the settings to make it disability-friendly, and struggled for 15 minutes with a task that in not unsimilar to a level in Mario Maker/Flappy Bird. I cried, screamed, and hit things. I wanted to hit my laptop/self-sabotage. But I didn't. I rage screamed (accidentally left the windows open, oops), tried to control the hitting to pillows only, and sat with my feelings.

I am tired of being exhausted all the time. Reparenting myself when my teenage self hates all adults and doesn't trust them is hard. Being kind to myself when everyone else treats me like scum is hard. Melting down over something I wanted to do to cope but suddenly can't do and can't change that is hard. But I will continue to fight for myself and others because no one deserves to be silenced.

My story matters. I owe it to myself to remember, even if it's hard. I can be kind to myself and not push myself.

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thefiresofpompeii · 1 year

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i don’t usually do dnis (i consider them pointless virtue signalling in most cases) but…in relation to the previous reblog. if you think that bullying in school isn’t ‘real trauma’; that some people ‘deserved’ to get bullied or ‘humbled’; that it somehow ‘builds character’; or have ever agreed with the statement that ‘bullying works’, please, kindly fuck off to the depths of hell

#it ruined my life. it literally ruined my life and self-esteem forever and i will never be able to lead a normal life. i regularly get #nightmares and other symptoms of trauma. it will take a lifetime to heal.#and i’m nowhere near healed. still fucked up and angry; pissed off little twelve year old with her misshapen hairdo and uneven tights and #full toothed smile that was ugly and gross. except i’m an adult now; and i’m sticking up for every cringy little girl #jamie.txt #bullying #autism

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shinoposting · 1 year

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They didn't ruin Shino's character in Boruto.

You're so shocked that the guy who never talked, and when he did only talked about bugs, had chronic bitchy resting face, spoke bluntly to a point of being insulting, and didn't understand jokes, or metaphors, or why he made people uncomfortable, and dressed in trench coats in the 90 degree Japanese summer is acting autistic.

"But he's a loser now!" Did we watch the same show? Shino was never cool, you were just impressed by his tryhard techniques. He was barely tolerated by the friend group. Nobody wanted to date him. They all thought he was weird and gross.

"But being a teacher came out of nowhere!" Yeah, the aggressively didactic motherfucker who told his own mortal enemies what they were doing wrong, was demonstrated to be excellent with kids, was getting called 'sensei' by younger kids at 17 years old and was subsequently scouted onscreen by Iruka, definitely had no foreshadowing of becoming a teacher.

Stop getting offended on behalf of characters you weren't even paying attention to.

#shino aburame #aburame shino #shino #aburame #angeryposting #autism #He's literally having the average adult autistic character arc leave him alone #“but the kurama doll--” yeah returning to childish comforts especially if you grew up to fast is a symptom of autistic burnout please shut #naruto #headcanon zone

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adultautismsymptoms · 1 year

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Autism Spectrum Disorders - What Are the Main Symptoms of Autism?

Autism is a neurological condition that affects how people see, hear and feel the world. It is a spectrum disorder and can be diagnosed by doctors in different ways, depending on which symptoms are present.

How does autism develop?

A child with autism usually has a very difficult time learning to communicate with others. This is known as social communication disorder (SCD). Their language skills can be very delayed and they may not be able to read facial expressions or tone of voice. They often have problems with interpreting other people’s body language and they may make unusual movements such as shaking their arms (commonly called stimming).

It can also affect their motor skills. They may move very slowly or in a very clumsy way. They can also have poor attention and concentration.

They may also have a very limited imagination and enjoy things that are not real. They can also have repetitive behaviors and extreme interests in specific topics like sports teams or science.

How can my child be screened for autism?

A doctor or other specialist will look at your child’s behavior and developmental milestones. They might use a simple questionnaire, or they may perform a more in-depth evaluation.

When you have a child with autism, the most important thing is that they get early, effective treatment. It can make a big difference in their lives.

What are the different types of autism?

Autism is a complex brain disorder that can be hard to diagnose. It can have different effects on a person, ranging from mild to severe. The main symptoms of autism are trouble with social communication and interaction and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests.

Some people with ASD can learn new skills and improve over time. This can help them gain more independence.

They can also get better at using gestures or pictures to communicate. They may have trouble with certain sensory sensitivities and problems regulating their emotions, such as anxiety.

Other symptoms of autism can include a lack of empathy or feeling overwhelmed by other people’s emotions, as well as issues with impulse control and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

In some cases, children with autism can have a learning disability or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) as well. These conditions can make it harder to be successful in school and at work.

What should I say when talking to someone with autism?

The correct way to talk to a person with autism is not to use the words “autistic” or “on the spectrum.” It is better to refer to the individual as someone who has a developmental disorder or an intellectual disability.

If you are unsure about what to say, the best thing is to ask the person with autism for advice. They will know more about what it is like to live with autism and will be able to give you the right advice.

Some people have been able to change their behavior and learn to function in a more normal way by taking special education courses or other forms of treatment. This might include occupational therapy, behavioral therapy or speech and autism therapy.

#autism #autism symptoms #autism spectrum #signs of autism #symptoms of autism #autism in adults #adult autism #adult autism symptoms #is autism hereditary #autism therapy #autism levels #signs of autism in women #adult autism diagnosis #autism traits

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anewinterpretation · 2 years

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Having a super bad day so

TL;DR: Having autism is already playing life on hard mode, but some days it's really difficult to be autistic in this world....

They say I fit in fine and that they can't even tell and that it's never held me back and blah blah blah except they never include me in conversations or social gatherings because I say weird stuff, only like talking about the same 3 things, and speak out of turn.

.... Especially when you've gotten very good at masking.

People will say they don't care about the autism or they accept you or they understand or whatever. They'll claim they're completely okay and accepting until you start displaying basic and common symptoms of the disability because I'm only "high functioning" until my symptoms affect them personally.

They say I'm such a good and respectful kid (I'm a full grown adult btw) except when I ask genuine questions in a way that does not fit in with their ideals of how a society should run (I spoke with too much authority to a "superior" or simply don't do what I'm told without questioning it first). No then I'm disrespectful and leave a bad taste in people's mouths.

They say I'm pleasant to be around because I'm fairly quiet and even tempered, but when it takes me a full day to process an emotion and I shut down and start ignoring people, I'm suddenly rude and people can't stand to be around me because I take too much energy to deal with (??? Yeah it doesnt make sense to me either).

But most days I'm okay with being different. Most days I wear it as a badge of honor. Most days I have enough respect for myself to fill the empty void that should be respect from my peers.

And then I think.... Maybe it is me. I mean it literally is. I am different, so maybe I am just a nightmare to deal with. Maybe my failures to get along with people are entirely my fault. And yeah, it would be a lot easier if I were able to live on the same wavelength as a neurotypical. I would get in a lot fewer arguments and piss a lot fewer people off and be able to hold a conversation adequately and get my point across efficiently and make a lot less trouble and...

But here we are.

But some days I'm just not. Some days it eats away at me instead. And some days I just want to completely disappear. I don't fit in. I don't have friends. I make enemies very easily. I burn bridges without meaning to. I don't understand things that are apparently basic and normal to my allistic counterparts. And its exhausting. And it makes me wish I was someone else. Someone more capable of fitting into this world.

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edwardshundredyearoldspunk · 5 months

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#i hate that i'm like this but the girl we're hosting used my mug and it makes me irrationally angry #like #i didn't ever tell her ''hey don't use this mug because i have my own stuff and i don't like cross contaminating''#so i KNOW i have no right to be angry #and it coooouuld have been one of my family members who used it but i doubt it because they know i don't like sharing mugs and glasses etc #but either way this is just a symptom of how chaotic i feel in my own house and i hate myself for being like this #i never say anything because i KNOW its crazy people talk to be like ''hey that's my seat. why? because i always sit there and like it?''#and i know it doesn't affect anyone how the spoons are organized and how the plates are stacked and where the pots are stored #but its just infuriating to see things in places where (in my mind system) they don't go #i know it's the autism but that has never found me any sort of sympathy in my family (diagnosis or no diagnosis) so i can't say that #and if i skirt around it and say ''i like things a certain way and not having them like that causes me severe emotional distress''#it makes me seem controlling and abusive (which are things my mom has implied i am when i explain these things to her)#i know the real reason for these issues isn't our guest but also at this point she isn't our fucking guest because SHE'S BEEN HERE A MONTH #and she is clearly overstaying her welcome imo #i don't say anything because i'm not a mean person but i'm sure everyone around me can tell i'm stressed about something #i just need my space back but i don't even feel like i have a claim over that cuz mexican families are full of the ''my house my rules'' bs #which is untrue because a) the house isn't even owned by my parents anymore #(they made some stupid financial choices years ago and my uncle had to buy the house from them or risk foreclosure)#and b) we're all adults (except my brother obviously) and we all contribute however we can #so i should have some say in how i feel if i'm living here imo #and i am trying to make money however i can so i can move out soon #but just going out twice a week has me like this i can't imagine working a traditional job atm #(i did apply for a grant for autistic people of color so hopefully something will come of that)#anyways that was my rant i'm just really stressed and constantly on the brink of a meltdown #it's not this random girls fault #she just happens to be the final drop in my very very small bucket very often these days #(y'know because she's a fucking stranger in my house and i hate having to mask in my own home idk i'm awful i probably won't post this)

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spacebugarts · 10 months

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I was talking about bugs at my therapy appointment today and my therapist asked how I knew so much about them like girl I was JUST telling you I was looking into getting an autism diagnosis

#i mean its a valid question but the timing was so funny to me #bestie i am exhibiting symptoms of the Knowing Things disorder #i like collecting info especially on silly lil guys <3 #therapy #autism #asd #i did make some progress today tho! she gave me some sources I can look into about adult diagnosis!#yay!!!#ive been weighing the options and I definitely think its worth pursuing #if it can help me maintain a job by getting the resources I need then its worth the downsides #bc ive been struggling so hard trying to find a place that wont cause constant meltdowns and burnout #inalso think its important to note that I only thought to make this post bc I was working on tattoo designs for my dnd character #and while drawing the phase spider i started thinking about how its not really a spider #bc it doesnt have a distinct split between the abdomen and cephalothorax but seems to have more of a fleshy 'neck' connecting them?#and i mean it makes sense since theyre fae creatures and not beasts but its still so weird and interesting to me!#anyways back to giving my bb cool tattoos!

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shirtlessradfahrer · 2 months

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hi sorry I disappeared for like two weeks but I was overwhelmed with the news that there's a significant chance I may be on the autism spectrum (and possibly have a nice side helping of adhd) which if true has a fuckton of implications for how poorly many, many things throughout my life have played out, so needless to say I am not doing very well

(and by that I mean I was mostly crying on and off for days, and then cried some more when I realized it will cost thousands if I want to get a proper assessment done and I'm not confident my insurance would cover all of it, and also depending on how much my hours continue to be cut this month I may not even have said insurance for much longer at all hahahaha)

#i'm so angry #thinking of how many adults complained about me and my behaviour growing up but couldn't help me at all #how long have i suffered for no reason #because i wasn't a completely nonverbal boy who liked trains or some shit #...actually i did really like trains but it didn't matter apparently #but learning about all the signs and symptoms in girls/women has felt like getting punched in the gut over and over #and all the absolute worst of my childhood and teenage years has rushed back to me with new context #and i'm so fucking angry and sad and upset #and now my mom is angry af too because she took me to a psychologist in complete desperation when i was like five #because i couldn't control my emotions for shit once i was home from school #i would just flip tf out and throw stuff around my room and be incapable of saying anything until i had completely calmed down #and this was happening on a regular basis and she didn't know what tf to do #and while at school i couldn't make eye contact or advocate for myself and again i just shut down completely if i was too stressed or upset #and several other things #and the psychologist was basically like lol idk what's wrong with her but you probably just need to be a better mother :)#just slightly more professionally #NO ONE ever mentioned the possibility of autism to her #and i feel like some of these things have...worsened when i'm at work but i couldn't figure out why i was having so much difficulty #and why i felt so drained after even a short shift #but then reading about masking hit me like a fucking freight train #and apparently my brother’s girlfriend-who was officially diagnosed a few years ago-suspected it when she first met me??#but idk what to do now bc i have an doctor's appointment next week #and i feel like i should bring it up because i hate just self-diagnosing #but even if i somehow managed to pay for an assessment (lmao) i don't feel like my doctor's going to take it seriously #considering he's been our family doctor since my birth #and apparently couldn't be bothered to take my mom's concerns that seriously back then either #jfc I’m rambling again don’t look at me

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turns-out-its-adhd · 1 year

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Which demon do you think is responsible for the convention of putting clothing tags on the neckline of the garment? This is some perpetual torture to be sure.

#sensory hell #neurodiverse stuff #neurodivergence #purgatory #adhd symptoms #adhd #autism #turns out it's adhd #its the neurodivergency #adult adhd #adhd meds #adhd memes #adhd mood

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