User blog comment:Hyrulera/Am I autistic?/@comment-1375848-20200906233956

I don't think you're low functioning. Your communication abilities even on paper are not to that standard - they are well above it. And you have quite a good grip on your issues.

I have the diagnostic criteria in front of me, but I want to point out that I am NOT a psychologist or psychiatrist so this would not constitute a formal diagnosis as such. I'll start with the first part.

1. Are you uncomfortable or unable to share your interests and emotions, and are you afraid of starting a conversation or don't know how?

2. Are you comfortable making eye contact with another person and can you recognise facial expressions and hand gestures and what they mean without being told?

3. Do you get along and are able to interact with those your age and have anyone outside of your family who you can call a friend?

That's just the first part. See how you go with those.