You’re disappointed, but you quietly return to your office where you slam out a frustrated text to your partner. “Let’s talk again in 6 months,” they say. Your boss explains that while the company recognizes your dedication and effort, they want you to get more experience before you take on more responsibility. Say you meet with your boss to discuss a promotion. But without good emotional regulation skills, some people have a hard time navigating those emotions in appropriate ways. It’s normal to feel angry and sad when things don’t turn out how you hoped. If you believe you may have ASD, talk with your doctor or ask for a referral to a specialist in your area.Angry outbursts in adults can happen for a number of reasons. Behaviors should be looked at holistically, that is all of your symptoms and behaviors should be considered rather than diagnosing based on one or two behaviors while overlooking others. In addition, many doctors are familiar with autistic symptoms in children, but not in adults. Because of this, ASD is often difficult to diagnose in adults. And each person may experience symptoms differently. There is no laboratory test to indicate whether a patient has ASD, therefore, it is diagnosed based on behavior. Occasionally, individuals with ASD are misdiagnosed with ADHD.ĪSD is a spectrum disorder, meaning symptoms can range from mild to severe. ASD and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD or ADD) share a number of symptoms, such as problems with executive functioning, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. When adults with ASD become irritable or tense during transitions or if there is a change in routine, they may be diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. This behavior may be misdiagnosed as sensory processing disorder. Autistic adults might be hypersensitive, for example, refusing to eat certain foods because of the texture, becoming irritable in high-stimulus situations, or bristling when touched. But many people do not understand the preference for solitude, and may see it instead as a mood disorder. 
Or, they may have difficulties with social interactions and find it easier to be alone. They may find social interactions draining and spend time pursuing solitary activities. Outside of a medical realm, these behaviors might also be misinterpreted as selfishness or immaturity. These emotional reactions, which are common in those with ASD, might be seen as neuroticism, borderline personality disorder, or another mental illness. They may have sudden outbursts of anger or become withdrawn when overwhelmed.
Autistic adults might continue to struggle to manage their emotions. Sometimes these behaviors, especially when done in public, are seen as eccentric or odd, or the person may be mislabeled as schizophrenic. These behaviors might be seen as symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. Autistic adults commonly exhibit repetitive or ritualistic behaviors, for example rocking back and forth and eating only certain foods, according to a study published in 2015. Autistic adults might have a hard time connecting and relating to other people or find it difficult to see things from another person’s perspective, which may be misconstrued as a personality disorder. This may sometimes be attributed to an eating disorder. Autistic people are five times more likely to be picky eaters with narrow food choices and ritualistic eating behaviors, according to a study completed in 2013. Difficulty with self-expression, both verbal and non-verbal, or with quickly processing what other people are saying can be misdiagnosed as a language-based learning disability. Difficulty with social interactions, which is one hallmark symptom of ASD, may be attributed to shyness, social anxiety disorder, or avoidant personality disorder. The following are symptoms or characteristics of ASD commonly (and mistakenly) attributed to other conditions: Though it’s true ASD may present alongside other comorbid or coexisting conditions, these ancillary diagnoses are not always relevant or helpful, as many symptoms are better explained by the diagnosis of ASD. 
These misdiagnoses stem, in part, from widespread unfamiliarity with the signs and symptoms of autism in adults, particularly those who were never evaluated or diagnosed in childhood.
Watch the Webinar Replay: “Could I Be on the Autism Spectrum?” The Adults’ Guide to Pursuing an Accurate ASD Diagnosisīefore receiving a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), many adults are misdiagnosed with a variety of conditions, according to the Asperger/Autism Network.
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