Autism

[Timbukt]

I wrote to doctor list of neurological issues since TBI as wanted to see neurologist ,he called me back to say he believes my symptoms correlate more with autism so put me forward for assesment ,females present a lot differently in autism so fly under the radar as was previously believed that only males were autistic ,fast forward to assessment I filled form sent it also three hour assesment from two female phychotherapists and was diagnosed with autism mind works in investigative mode it was not what I was expecting I went in and just was myself , however I do feel that symptoms of brain injury and cptsd are very similar so always wonder have I been misdignosed anyone else have similar experience ?

[Leaf100]

Hi TimbuktI would ask to see a neuropsychiatrist.

They would be familiar with both, and overlap, and do diagnose mire by clinical observation that neurologists - who tend to look for more, hmm, bigger physical damage, for lack of a better way to put it.

Give Headway a call, likely they can give you a name / some tips on how to get that happening. Or, they may know a better path.

Leaf

[Life-Goes-On-2021]

Hi, I’ve not gone along the diagnosis route, but definitely relate to the neurodiverse community - adhd especially! I feel my brain injury has heightened these aspects rather than them being ‘new’ to me.

[Painting-girl]

That must feel strange for you T. Presumably you felt differently before the BI though? I agree with Leaf that Headway and a neuropsychologist are the way forward.

I'd long suspected I had dyspraxia like traits - then the neuropsychologist said that my testing post TBI flagged this up strongly - I feel like I was high functioning before, but now it's really quite difficult - the neuropsychologist said this was actually likely post TBI

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hi that sounds familiar. I have a TBI and the easiest way to explain my symptoms is that I’ve turned autistic overnight. Multi sensory issues plus fatigue vestibular issues and post traumatic migraine.

The treatment options would be completely different I think, but coping mechanisms very similar