A low-cost tool accurately distinguishes neurotypical children from children with autism just by watching them copy the dance moves of an on-screen avatar for a minute. It can even tell autism from ADHD, conditions that commonly overlap.

[u/mvea]

https://newatlas.com/adhd-autism/autism-motion-detection-diagnosis/

[u/AllanfromWales1]

Does it work for adults? I was never tested as a child (back in the 1960s) but have long suspected..

[u/Nauin → u/AllanfromWales1]

Getting diagnosed is largely relieving for a lot of autistic adults. It puts a reason to almost all of the confusion you have lived through if you have it.

In the US; Official diagnosis usually starts at $1,500-$3,000 as many insurance policies don't find it medically necessary to cover, and having an official diagnosis can disqualify you from expat citizenship in other countries. Sometimes you can find a basic provider who will roll with your suspicions and give you the evaluation and diagnosis, but there's so much stigma surrounding autism you'll more often find doctors that are dismissive or don't know what to do with you unless you seek out one who specifically focuses on neurodivergence.

It can be worth it for some, but these are a few reasons why there are so many self-diagnosed autistic people compared to those who have an official diagnosis.

[u/AllanfromWales1 → u/Nauin]

It's not like that in the UK, though - diagnosis is on the NHS for free. My son has the diagnosis, and my daughter an ADHD diagnosis.

[u/Nauin → u/AllanfromWales1]

That's exactly why I put "In the US," in my comment :')