Hello good people of lemmy! I come to you today with a question. So I’ve been doing some research into whether or not I have ASD. One of the main ways I’ve been “diagnosing” myself is by looking back at my childhood and seeing if any symptoms line up. One that isn’t really matching up is the aversion to trying new foods.

I’ve always been really good at trying new foods. I’ve never had a problem with it, and if I’m in a restaurant I sometimes try to find new stuff to try out if it sounds good.

Could this be an indication that I might not be autistic? I do have other symptoms, albeit some are kinda mild.

I should also mention that while I do try new foods, once I’ve found what I like, I tend to just eat that one thing. For example, I get the same thing every time no matter where I go, if I know what I like.

Thanks!

  • EP51L0NOP
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    5 months ago

    I don’t necessarily eat the same foods every day. Usually it’s just whatever my mom makes for dinner, and whatever I can get at work.

    I do however know what I like, and if I’m at a grocery store picking out what I want to eat, I’ll typically just get the stuff I like.

    In a restaurant I will always get the same thing. Pad thai at my local asian restaurant, Bacon cheeseburger (all the way) at five guys, etc.