Diagnosing Autism in an adult
At the early age of between birth and 3 years old in age, few people connected with the autistic child think as far ahead as adulthood for the child. Most parents are thinking about how their lives will have to change to accommodate and support the autistic child. Parents of the children that have special needs often become quickly familiar with the testing, assessing, considering diagnoses, reconsidering diagnoses, getting services, advocating for their child, and staying on top of everything that is needed to be kept on top of. Although it might take a long time for the parents to adjust to the new lifestyle that they will have to lead, some time during the child’s life you expect that they will get the right ingredients for the child and put them on the right track. This is when you can feel assured you have done everything within your power to make sure your child is as happy as possible. 
What might be a stunning and possibly devastating discovery for a parent is if their adult child might have the disorder. Beginning to suspect that your adult child might have a diagnosis that you thought would never happen as they are over 3 years of age can be heart wrenching. What if you find out your 21 year old daughter or son has the disorder, even after living a very healthy and prosperous life? Children, who may have been diagnosed with LD and ADD and serviced by the school district for these problems, may end up with autism as adults. How would finding this out about a child you have seen grow up for 21 years living a normal life and interact with other people in a fine manner affect you? Would it make you think that while they were growing up, that you did something to affect them that has made them this way? It happens to a lot of people who have grown up through life not having any signs of the disorder only to find out they have it when they are in their 20’s or 30’s. What is Autism / Autism Spectrum? Autism is a neurodevelopment disorder. It causes an improper development of a gland in the human brain that creates a hormone called serotonin. Serotonin has many uses for the body, including regulating the feelings of pleasure in the body. This can cause autism patients to enjoy weird pressures on their bodies. People with Autism feel the feedback from their senses in a completely different way than normal people. They have difficulty developing communication skills as well as basic motor skills.