Am I Autistic?
Start on the path to finding out who you truly are
with this collection of resources and clear guidance.
This course, "Am I Autistic?" has been updated and expanded. It is now called "Autistic Life 101" and is part of The Autastic.com Community.
If you are currently enrolled, you should have received information on how to access our new home and seamlessly continue your learning experience.
New learners can find out more and sign up here.
What if who you are and the happenings of your life aren't unique to just you? What if there are thousands – if not millions – of people who can relate to your experiences even though few people in your life can? Imagine what it would mean if the interactions that keep going sideways, the inexplicable choices other people make, or the way you're perpetually behind where you want to be could be explained?
What if that explanation is the neurological makeup known as autism?
If so, you're in the right place.
Anxiety and/or depression have been my companions for much of my life.
I am frequently misunderstood or I often feel I've been misinterpreted.
Socializing can be challenging and exhausting for me.
I wear sunglasses and/or earbuds much of the time when I'm out.
I'm not a fan of unannounced changes to my plans.
“Am I Autistic?” is a beginner-level course that can be completed in 8 hours or less. (Though, to get the most out of it, take the time to explore all the resources provided. They've been hand-selected just for you.)
This curated collection of resources is your shortcut through the time-consuming, frustrating, and often confusing maze of trying to determine if you, a non-child person, might actually be autistic.
The guidance and resources you’ll find here will start your journey off right with:
The basics you need to know – Learn the facts from trusted sources.
Real personal stories – As told by adults in the autistic community.
Paths to autistic identification – Learn what options are available in your area.
Access to publicly available screening tools – Get insight in the privacy and comfort of your home.
Methods to improve your experience should you seek diagnosis – Tips you can use to get what you need from this one of the most defining events of your life.
Access to people who, like you, are at the beginning of finding their true selves at long last.
You’re going to figure out whether or not you’re autistic eventually. Wouldn’t it be better to get there faster, with reliable information, and alongside someone who’s rooting for you, whatever the outcome? Consider this your turbo boost, from someone who's been there and who cares.
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*Identity withheld for privacy. Images are models.
Diane J. Wright