Help undertstanding my diagnosis

Same thing. They stopped using the term Asperger's and now refer to is as Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Same thing. They stopped using the term Asperger's and now refer to is as Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Congratulations! Yes, except some diagnosticians still prefer to use the term Asperger's. Some also use both terms at once, to ensure no misunderstanding. I would imagine that approach is to give some indication of degree to any NHS practice who receives the diagnosis; avoiding the use of more judgmental terms that might have been used in the past. It might have helped if this had been done in your case, but I suppose it only really indicates the assessor's personal preference. I note also that I was informed of the verdict immediately after the questioning/observation finished. But it was stated that a more detailed letter & statement would follow in the post. Perhaps that is not always possible for some assessors, but I reckon that is the best approach if possible, since it means you can also be given some on-the-spot support in coming to terms with the diagnosis. The assessor can also share the positives of the event, and can even do the usual psychology thing in these circumstances; which is to ask you how you feel about what you have just heard.