"The Wall"
from "The Best of Kansas" album ZK39283 (CD) CBS Records
"To Pass Beyond is what I seek, I fear that I may be too weak, And those are few who've seen it through to glimpse the other side. The Promised Land is waiting like a maiden that is soon to be a bride. The Moment is a Masterpiece, the weight of indecision's in the air. It's standing there, the symbol and the sum of all that's Me. It's just a travesty, towering, blocking out the light and blinding me.
I want to see!"
So you checked the DSM-5 or ICD-10-CM criteria, saw the results, and you're concerned. Let's start taking a few steps.
If you suspect and don't have a diagnosis, a good first step would be to contact the nearest Neuropsychologist for an Official diagnosis. Please remember that it may take some time to get an official diagnosis, especially for high-functioning cases. Some go through several Dx's over a period of time before they're able to get answers to all their questions. You should also connect with an Autism Society Chapter nearest to you. Check your telephone directory and search the internet.
If you want to test your Autism Quotient, then
You can begin with these internet sites --
Educate Yourself 
Need I say more . . .
Contact your local school system. Many school systems have a "First Steps" or "Birth To Five" program. Those involved with these programs are usually very helpful with diagnostics and narrowing problem areas. Homeschooling can also help to focus on your loved one's learning needs. Homeschooling is always an option that few consider. We find a common concern with high-functioning ASD persons where one's Emotional Age is often 2/3rds of of one's Chronological Age. (i.e., an ASD child at age 18 is often functioning at an emotional age of 12.) On the other hand, educational maturity is often exemplary developed within the confines of special interests and often develop high IQ's. We began homeschooling our son at the sixth grade level to avoid conflicts between our son's immaturity and the social agressiveness of early adolescence, especially exposing our son to topics that schools will not address. Don't overlook the public library that is loaded with many contacts in glossaries of many books and videos.
You can also join an Autism E-mail newsletter List
at this E-mail address --
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