Ailments & ConditionsYour Health

Autism Symptoms in Adults

Autism is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in many people. Most cases can be diagnosed early in childhood, often after 3 or 4 years old. Nevertheless, some adults would love with undiagnosed autism even when they have severe signs. This is because there are a few similarities between autism and other disorder, especially ADHD. Keep reading this article to learn more about the common symptoms of autism in adults.

Intense Passion

Autistic adults tend to be unusually or intensely passionate about something like mathematics, fictional writing, pets, and so on. These special interests are especially noble in terms of intensity. They would feel like falling in love with a new thing. Compared to non-autistic people, these individuals tend to take about their passion for hours and are eager to share it with friends or family members. They are able to focus in an extended period and might even lose track of time. Some other features include dealing with detailed information, writing or saying long explanations in special topics, and correcting others about the subject. [1]