Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, so I am currently considering requesting an ASD assessment from my CMHT as this is something that has been on my mind since I was 12 when I learned what Autism was. I am 20 now and I feel like I want to pursue this however I understand that someone will need to give a full developmental history and I don't know how to bring this up to my Mum. I brought up my worries when I was 14 and my Mum very much disagreed stating I was saying it for attention and wanted to copy friends. I am worried she will still believe this and that it'll effect our relationship. I am just looking for some advice on how to address the situation if anyone has similar experiences.
Thanks
When I told my mother that I believed myself to be autistic and that my GP agreed and had referred me on... she let out a short burst of cruel laughter and informed me in no uncertain terms that I was wrong. Needless to say, I didn’t take her to my assessment. Also needless to say, she’s the one who has been proved wrong.
my mum had a similar reaction. I didn't argue with her, Mums are programmed to only see the best in you and to survive. I don't know your mothers upbringing. She simply may not really understand all the symptoms of the spectrum. I believe my mum couldn't see my autism because i was so like her and she only experienced non-verbal autism. I believe her to be on the spectrum and to not know it. So tread carefully. Yes go see if u have autism but dont use it as a "I told you so".
Laughter is sometimes a nervous response inwardly and not at you. I told my assessors up front there is no way my mum would say a bad word about me so they assessed me without her.
Wishing you all the best and your mum all the best.
Let us know what happens.
ah ok just let her be then.
and maybe
do anti Anxiety things together eg Yoga or Meditation or share self hypnosis mp3.
maybe
start a garden together or go to painting classes together
just a thought
Yes, but she’d never admit that. To her it’s all seen as anxiety. She just sees diagnosis as labels and not as anything remotely positive.
good, do u think she is on the spectrum ?
I wouldn’t use it as a “I told you so”. I understand my Mum sees me much like herself. But now (hopefully) with my experience in working with autistic young people she will understand that I am knowledgeable enough to make the decision to be assessed.