Diagnosis

Hi there, I wonder if I'm alone?  I plucked up the courage to go and see my GP regarding a diagnosis for autism.  She was very unsupportive but referred me to the Psychiatrist.  I went to the appointment and he dismissed my enquiry immediately.  I came away feeling very dissatisfied but also feeling very silly, I still can't get the whole thing out of my mind, I mean they must know what they're talking about as they're the experts but I still feel I don't belong and every time I read something about adults with late diagnosis and what they went through it strikes a chord with my own experiences. Is there any point in trying again? I'm not sure if I can.

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  • before I went to my gp I did the AQ 50 online and took it with me. I also made sure he referred me to the local Asperger service, not just a psychiatrist. I am very surprised that the psychiatrist just dismissed you after 1 appointment. Surely he should have got you to complete the AQ50, the EQ50 and the relatives questionnaire before he made your appointment, so he can use these as a focal point for discussion. I really think you should see a different GP and get him to refer you someone who is experienced in ASC

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  • before I went to my gp I did the AQ 50 online and took it with me. I also made sure he referred me to the local Asperger service, not just a psychiatrist. I am very surprised that the psychiatrist just dismissed you after 1 appointment. Surely he should have got you to complete the AQ50, the EQ50 and the relatives questionnaire before he made your appointment, so he can use these as a focal point for discussion. I really think you should see a different GP and get him to refer you someone who is experienced in ASC

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