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I am pretty sure this was one of the main one: https://psychcentral.com/autism/autism-spectrum-disorder-symptoms?c=1504654228509#diagnosis But it doesn't cover all the symptoms I have identified in myself. The DSM V descriptions were way too vague for me.
I've wondered if I have ADHD - Inattentive Type. But every time I have read the symptoms and done tests online, it seems I don't. The only reason why I wondered is because I know ASD and ADHD can co-occur. I suspect the learning disabilities test I did was an indicator of ASD, before I knew I had it. I'm not convinced either way with ADHD, it's a possibility. But there's not enough backing the possibility that I do have it.
I may have found one that is good. It's a lot cheaper than the other's I've seen around. I'm currently in the process of asking them lots of questions, because if I'm paying for it, and it costs a lot less, I want to make sure it is going yo give me a definitive medical diagnosis.
Good job on being picky with the evaluator. I recommend you also evaluate them on how you feel when talking to them. I know for me, if someone professional felt off, I would still trust them in the past because I assumed my judgment was wrong because they were a "professional". That has blown up in my face, so I listen to myself more often now. Thanks for sharing the link!
No worries! I will take your suggestion into account.