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Thank you so much for your response and to the others that responded as well. I'm left thinking that I should take my interest as reason enough to seek a diagnosis.

Another poster commented on it, but I definitely thought of my ADHD diagnosis/treatment as panacea. I believe that's because Vyvanse has (amongst other things) largely put a lid on the anxiety that I've struggled with my whole life. I certainly share your mixed emotions with the late diagnosis and subsequent success with medication there. It's hard not to dwell on the past, but overwhelmingly, I'm enjoying my new life.

The eye contact one is interesting. I recall being yelled at a lot in childhood for not looking at people when I speak to them. As an adult, I find myself forcing it when I remember; it honestly makes me feel ill just typing this and thinking about eye contact though hahaha

Your rationale for working on things from an autism-first perspective makes a lot of sense. In fact, it's precisely the reason we got our son diagnosed at 3 - it changes how his speech therapist, physiotherapist, OT, etc treat his various challenges. Perhaps that's another reason for me to seek a diagnosis - it should be easier to better myself if I have some clarity around what's actually going on...

Thanks!!