Is being on the spectrum the same as being autistic?
What is the difference between autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? The term autism was changed to autism spectrum disorder in 2013 by the American Psychiatric Association. ASD is now an umbrella term that covers the following conditions: Autistic disorder.
Should you tell people your autistic?
Disclosing to someone that you are autistic is a very personal decision. It will depend on many factors including the person, the situation and how comfortable you are in discussing it with other people. You may decide that you want to tell others about how being autistic affects you and what support you need.
Do I have autism or am I just socially awkward?
Autism is not being socially awkward It’s not awkwardness. Autistic people are often excellent at socialising with each other, where they can avoid eye contact, stim, avoid small talk, share information and rely on their own natural communication preferences.
How does a person with autism act?
Autistic people may act in a different way to other people find things like bright lights or loud noises overwhelming, stressful or uncomfortable. get anxious or upset about unfamiliar situations and social events. take longer to understand information. do or think the same things over and over.
How can you tell if someone is on the spectrum?
Common signs of autism in adults include:
- finding it hard to understand what others are thinking or feeling.
- getting very anxious about social situations.
- finding it hard to make friends or preferring to be on your own.
- seeming blunt, rude or not interested in others without meaning to.
- finding it hard to say how you feel.
What can mimic autism?
Here you will find all resources that feed into the conditions similar to Autism segment of the Autism Wheel.
- Angelman Syndrome NHS.
- Antisocial Personality Disorder.
- Conditions similar to Autism.
- Dyspraxia – Secondary School Classroom Strategies.
- Fragile X Syndrome.
- Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)