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Wait, there can be a primary reason for one's autism diagnosis?? I thought..well, I thought it had to be a mix of a few things (having social awkwardness, restricted interests/repeated behaviours, and sensory issues).I’m not sure either, but the primary reason for my autism diagnosis was, and has always been special/restricted interests.
What Neurodevelopmental Disorder would it be if some people only meet diagnostic criteria B for Autism Spectrum Disorder, e.g., restricted interests and repetitive behaviors?
For a deep-dive into Neurodevelopment Disorders, the DSM 5 is available in .pdf form here: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM 5).What Neurodevelopmental Disorder would it be if some people only meet diagnostic criteria B for Autism Spectrum Disorder, e.g., restricted interests and repetitive behaviors?
I probably worded that incorrectly. There were obviously a bunch of other reasons but that has always been my strongest trait.Wait, there can be a primary reason for one's autism diagnosis?? I thought..well, I thought it had to be a mix of a few things (having social awkwardness, restricted interests/repeated behaviours, and sensory issues).
Oh, I see--thanks for clarifying!I probably worded that incorrectly. There were obviously a bunch of other reasons but that has always been my strongest trait.
Stereotypical Movement Disorder: "Repetitive, seemingly driven, and apparently purposeless motor behavior (e.g., hand shaking or waving, body rocking, head banging, self-biting, hitting own body)."