30 years ago, I would not have qualified as autistic.
3 years ago, I did.
The definition has changed, and milder cases are now being recognized.
Now that I know the signs, I can see it in several other family members, including my grandfather, who never would have been diagnosed under the old standards but who would easily qualify under the new.
I really wish I had known about this when I was younger. Everyone assumed that whatever difficulties I had were due to a lack of scolding.
Autistic or aspergers???