hereticalvet

What does your playlist consist of and what is your fuel when locked in a long work session?

Backstory: I grew up in the 90s/early 00s, my parents were of the type that didn't like having their kids tested and medicated (due mostly to ignorance and the idea that doctors then we're all pill pushers). I have long suspected myself of having high functioning autism/aspergers and that it has negatively impacted my life. In the last few years I have developed Lupus/RA overlap after taking seroquel, and consequently the suspected manifestations of ASD became more pronounced. After many hours of reading, emailing, and introspection, I have concluded that I am on the spectrum; however, I have also realized that adults are pretty much screwed for help unless they have money.

Questions: While current times see a major movement of awareness for autism, what, if any, are the estimated numbers of patients with HFA that make it to adulthood undiagnosed?

I have participated in 23andme's genetic ancestry and genome reports, what genes can I search for that might provide stronger evidence for presence of autism? Can I take my raw data and submit it to a particular team to evaluate for the presence of "autism genes"?

Are there any "holy grails" to autism that researchers are looking into?

Thank you for your answers.

What I mean when I asked about "holy grails" is:

Are there any major breakthroughs that have been hypothesized that researchers are specifically working towards that would change the way we handle autism forever?