I don't know what is wrong with me!

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Oh, I see.

Actually I think many of the people on this site do have deep understanding. For many of us here, acquiring a deep understanding of autism has been a special interest. Many of us probably know much more about it than the average (non-specialist) health professional.

However, even a professional autism specialist can't do online diagnoses. Autism diagnosis can be done only in person, by a clinical psychologist specializing in autism.

I stand by my statement and position.
Spede should find an expert local to her to get deeper into her concerns.

I don't disagree with that part of your "statement and position." Please re-read what I wrote.

I read it quite enough. I have contact with people who are experts in real life, with credentials and who dedicate their lives to this condition. I have yet to see anyone here with that type of knowledge and a great deal larger number of people who proclaim expert knowledge who fail to display it. In my opinion it's a dangerous place for people who are suffering and might overly trust the opinions of self-proclaimed experts.

How common is OCD with people who has autism?

Speaking only for myself, when I first sought help at age 20 the Dr I met with told me that my symptoms sounded an awful lot like I had OCD although I refused to see a specialist (big mistake). I never realized until recently that you could actually have both but apparently it's quite common. I am going for a ASD assessment soon and it will be interesting if OCD gets mentioned.

Fragile X is a genetic disorder. There is a straightforward test for it, called the DNA test.

Most people with Fragile X have some sort of intellectual or learning disability. Especially if they are male.

There is a characteristic physical appearance with it. Not all have those characteristics, though.

What kind of OCD symptoms do you have?

My impression is that you do not have Fragile X Syndrome.

Why do you think that I don't have fragile x?

Because you don't seem to have an intellectual disability or learning disability, based on your writing. Most people with Fragile-X have some sort of intellectual or learning disability.

There is also a characteristic physical appearance within Fragile-X Syndrome---many people with this disorder have very long and narrow faces and large ears.

I would Google "Fragile X Appearance," and you will see what I mean.

Then again, females usually have less severe symptoms than males within Fragile-X. I still don't get the impression you have it, though. About 2/3s, to 1/2, have no intellectual disability at all.

There is a test, called the "DNA test," which is said to be more than 99% accurate in diagnosing Fragile-X.

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* I cannot function at all if I find my shoelaces are not the exact same length.
* I have to use my work uniforms in a certain order or I am a complete wreck.
* I used to check to see if I locked the door or turn the stove off 3+ times.
* Until recently, my books and video games have to be arranged alphabetically and by type.
* My bed has to be a certain way. I thought I could break this once but I literally went three days without sleeping and had to go the ER before I did something really stupid.

Looking back at treatments and exercises given to me, my most recent therapist must have known I had it. The only question is why she never brought it up.