The average score for the original control group of this test was 16.4 and your score is roughly in line with this, making it highly unlikely that you are suffering from an autistic spectrum disorder
I have Asperger's syndrome, which is a high functioning form of Autism. I was pretty full on Autistic as a young child, things have got easier as I've got older but I'm still ruled by my obsessions and ritualistic behaviours. Funnily enough my whole reason for supporting Coventry came about through my Autism. I became seriously obsessive about the club, players and city itself when I was 10 and it has stuck with me ever since. I'm from the East End of London with no connections to Cov whatsoever but the name, the badge, the kits (especially the pony home kit of 94-96) and the random players who've graced the pitch at Highfield Road in particular. I can go on and on about it, but I'll only bore the knickers off you. My obsession with Cov is so intense that having been first diagnosed Autistic when at Junior school, I made a point of seeing a psychiatrist in Coventry for a second opinion/diagnosis in my twenties!
Just got back from Coventry with my Fiance and baby. Yes, I actually holiday in Coventry! Man, this ain't no joke!
I'm fairly rigid where food is concerned, don't get me wrong I eat plenty of healthy food. Definitely look into diet for your kid, because regardless of the autism it'll do them good in the longer term. People on the spectrum often have gut troubles, so gluten free and avoiding overly rich foods can be beneficial on that score alone. Speaking for people at the milder end of the spectrum, I think alot of the difficulties we face we can improve on over time through experience and mentoring. Try and seek a diagnosis when you can, this can take a while but keep at it. If a child is autistic it is paramount that the school are aware and provide all they can to support that child...never let up, harass the life out of them to make sure they don't let your kid go under the radar. All the best.
I got 'A higher than average score that is above the clinical threshold'.
mechaishida, my eldest son (nearly 15) is autistic and I would echo what Rory83 has said in that you need a diagnosis as that will open the door to all sorts of help that is just not available otherwise. Get the school involved, ask them to open a CAF (Common Assessment Framework) and then they can invite all kinds of professionals and departments to get involved.
What I don't agree with is the food statement, we are all somewhere on the autistic spectrum and I mean everybody, and diet is not going to help or hinder this. Yes by all means eat healthily for the obvious benefits that this brings but don't be fooled into fad diets. If your daughter is lactose intolerant then by all means introduce a gluten free diet button't do it just because someone wrote on the internet it's good idea.
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