Thread: Anyone ever been checked for autism in adulthood?
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Old 09-13-2015, 12:42 AM
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Recently Neurologist asked me if I thought I could have autism. To be honest I never really thought about it since my symptoms never started until about 3 years ago. Is it possible to become autistic in adulthood? She also asked if I had ever been exposed to heavy metals?? Im guessing heavy metals cause autism or something similar to autism?

Anyone here ever been actually diagnosed as autism in late adulthood? If so can you please share what symptoms you showed?
Being diagnosed as autistic in adulthood is common. I was diagnosed at 43. I run a Facebook group called Ask Me I'm Autistic and I am the Collaboration Director for the Autistic Strategies Network. I am also involved in organising social events for autistic children and adults. Most of my offline autistic friends were diagnosed in adulthood.

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