Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello
New member here -
I was diagnosed with Asperger's a few years ago, aged 22 or 23.
I have a question for you all.
Whilst trying to get a referral to Speech Therapy via Adult Social Care, I was told that having Asperger's is not considered a disability, but a learning difficulty.
What are your views on this?
My view is that it is up to you whether it is a disability or not. I also reserve the right to call myself disabled or not to call myself disabled depending on the situation.
I would agree with the right to call yourself disabled or not, however legally Asperger’s almost always meets the definition of disability. For example, I wouldn’t personally call myself disabled, but in my Employment Tribunal case I was classed as disabled under the Law.