Hi I am 60 years of age and have suspected most of my life I may have Asperger's, I was wondering if you could give me any advice about how best to go about getting a diagnoses ?.
Hi I am 60 years of age and have suspected most of my life I may have Asperger's, I was wondering if you could give me any advice about how best to go about getting a diagnoses ?.
This webpage covers everything you could want to know. https://www.autism.org.uk/about/diagnosis/adults.aspx You have a right to seek a diagnosis. And there are good reasons to get an official diagnosis. I would add though that there is no medical treatment for any form of Autism itself. https://www.drugs.com/condition/autism.html Though it's very common for us Autistics to be on an anti-depressant, anti-anxiety or an anti-psychotic medicine. Many of us who are High functioning (Aspergers) are also considered to have AHDH and may be on a stimulant drug.
This webpage covers everything you could want to know. https://www.autism.org.uk/about/diagnosis/adults.aspx You have a right to seek a diagnosis. And there are good reasons to get an official diagnosis. I would add though that there is no medical treatment for any form of Autism itself. https://www.drugs.com/condition/autism.html Though it's very common for us Autistics to be on an anti-depressant, anti-anxiety or an anti-psychotic medicine. Many of us who are High functioning (Aspergers) are also considered to have AHDH and may be on a stimulant drug.