Hello good people of lemmy! I come to you today with a question. So I’ve been doing some research into whether or not I have ASD. One of the main ways I’ve been “diagnosing” myself is by looking back at my childhood and seeing if any symptoms line up. One that isn’t really matching up is the aversion to trying new foods.

I’ve always been really good at trying new foods. I’ve never had a problem with it, and if I’m in a restaurant I sometimes try to find new stuff to try out if it sounds good.

Could this be an indication that I might not be autistic? I do have other symptoms, albeit some are kinda mild.

I should also mention that while I do try new foods, once I’ve found what I like, I tend to just eat that one thing. For example, I get the same thing every time no matter where I go, if I know what I like.

Thanks!

  • bionicjoey
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    5 months ago

    This is why an official diagnosis is helpful. ASD is a cluster of traits. And because it’s a spectrum, anyone on it may or may not have any of the traits. It’s about surpassing a certain threshold where it becomes clear you are neurodivergent to the point of it being a disorder and not merely having some quirks. This is also why those online quizzes aren’t considered a substitute for diagnosis, even though those same quizzes are often used as diagnostic tools.