Single data point here. As someone else already replied, if I'd grown up in the 2000's instead of then 80's, I'd probably have a diagnosis of autism, to some degree at least. I believe I'm somewhere on the spectrum.
I'm an introvert, I'm often quite awkward socially, and frequently just don't "get" other people's way of thought that seem to be obvious to everyone else; if it's not "logical" to me, I just don't understand it. My wife has said I might be autistic numerous times, and family members have suggested it a few times too.
I can only assume this is due to a genetic mutation. If a treatment was available to change this, I would gladly take it - I loathe feeling so alien and alone.
I would probably go and get an assessment in your place, it helped me a lot to understand why I feel alien and alone in some situations. It would also gave me access to resources which made my life easier and my relationships more harmonic. (Also, it's anecdotal, but wifes seems to be very good pinpointing autism)
I'm an introvert, I'm often quite awkward socially, and frequently just don't "get" other people's way of thought that seem to be obvious to everyone else; if it's not "logical" to me, I just don't understand it. My wife has said I might be autistic numerous times, and family members have suggested it a few times too.
I can only assume this is due to a genetic mutation. If a treatment was available to change this, I would gladly take it - I loathe feeling so alien and alone.