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Apparently I cannot possibly have Autism because...

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Hi everyone!

My partner recently pointed out to me that I show a lot of autistic traits so I've been doing a lot of reading about the signs and symptoms and it really does sound like me. I've read so many stories and forums and it all sounds very familiar and I really feel like I can relate. I actually started to feel a bit better and like I understood myself more. I wasn't just "weird" but there could be an actual diagnosis and lots of other people out there like me! However, I wasn't happy to just self-diagnose so I booked a doctor's appointment to request a referral to a specialist... but according to this person there is no chance that I have Autism. 

Apparently someone with Autism:

- Would not be able to graduate from university

- Would not be able to have a job

- Would have speech delays and not be able to talk like a regular person

- Would not be able to be in a relationship

- Would need to live with parents or require a social worker to cope

Apparently, most of what is on the internet is wrong and I'm just seeing these autistic traits because I read about it...

I don't want to start listing all my traits in this post, whether or not I have ASD is a separate topic. I definitely don't think I explained myself well during the phone call (anxiety, brain fog, confusing questions), but I also feel like he just ignored a lot of what I said. Has anyone else had a similar interaction with their GP? I am a little surprised that a doctor could be so narrow-minded and dismissive.  

I don't know where to go from here. I feel really disheartened. 

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  • This has happened quite often to most of us who have managed to get to adulthood without a diagnosis, What I suggest is you seek seconded opinion with another GP who has up to date training in Learning Disabilities & Mental Health You can request this when making your appointment. Apparently every GP surgery is suppose to have one doctor with the training for mental health and learning disabilities. Bring someone else along to the appointment as the GP will less likely to dismiss the you. If the doctor says "their is no point", then follow up with " I know that I am not typical, its affecting my day to day life and I would like to explore as it is quite possible I have autism so i can get a better understanding of myself and how to develop coping mechanism that work for me" .

    A GP does not have the legal obligation to gate keep you from being assessed and has to at your request. you also have the right to choose who where you want to be assessed because their are two main route for under 25 year olds including CAMHS team which I highly recommended avoiding and your distracts Community Health and Care NHS Trust. If that fails their is the right to choose option where you have to find a assessor who operates under the NHS right to choose like physiatry UK. 

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  • This has happened quite often to most of us who have managed to get to adulthood without a diagnosis, What I suggest is you seek seconded opinion with another GP who has up to date training in Learning Disabilities & Mental Health You can request this when making your appointment. Apparently every GP surgery is suppose to have one doctor with the training for mental health and learning disabilities. Bring someone else along to the appointment as the GP will less likely to dismiss the you. If the doctor says "their is no point", then follow up with " I know that I am not typical, its affecting my day to day life and I would like to explore as it is quite possible I have autism so i can get a better understanding of myself and how to develop coping mechanism that work for me" .

    A GP does not have the legal obligation to gate keep you from being assessed and has to at your request. you also have the right to choose who where you want to be assessed because their are two main route for under 25 year olds including CAMHS team which I highly recommended avoiding and your distracts Community Health and Care NHS Trust. If that fails their is the right to choose option where you have to find a assessor who operates under the NHS right to choose like physiatry UK. 

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