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Is it possible to get a proper diagnosis if you don't have anyone who can speak about your behaviour as a child?

Trei

Just that really. At some point, I'm going to be assessed for ASD & ADHD. I don't really have anyone except my dad who was around when I was a child.
My mum died years ago, I'm estranged from my siblings & we never as a family really socialised with family, (or anyone for that matter) due partly to my dad being an alcoholic, who I believe self-medicated undiagnosed ADHD, but also all the social communication difficulties in our family!
My dad is still around, so if all else fails I can ask him to fill out forms etc, but I wouldn't be able to have him attend any meetings with me. Will this hinder my being diagnosed?

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  • Yes it is.  I received a diagnosis two years ago.  My parents are still alive, but in their mid-eighties.  I didn't want to trouble them, and I've kept my autism diagnosis from them.  I was also concerned that their "evidence" may actually not help, as it was so long ago, and they may not remember, or they may prefer a different outcome. I also didn't use my brother, as he didn't agree with my assessment of the situation.

    I was able to take my wife along.  After all, she's lived with me longer than my parents and brother have.  She was interviewed independently from me.

    I did recall childhood incidents myself during my diagnosis, and also took along school reports, although the latter didn't really add anything.

    So yes it is.  I know I'm autistic and always have been.  The assessors also quickly diagnosed the same.

    Good luck.

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  • Yes it is.  I received a diagnosis two years ago.  My parents are still alive, but in their mid-eighties.  I didn't want to trouble them, and I've kept my autism diagnosis from them.  I was also concerned that their "evidence" may actually not help, as it was so long ago, and they may not remember, or they may prefer a different outcome. I also didn't use my brother, as he didn't agree with my assessment of the situation.

    I was able to take my wife along.  After all, she's lived with me longer than my parents and brother have.  She was interviewed independently from me.

    I did recall childhood incidents myself during my diagnosis, and also took along school reports, although the latter didn't really add anything.

    So yes it is.  I know I'm autistic and always have been.  The assessors also quickly diagnosed the same.

    Good luck.

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