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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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  • While I agree with everybody else that you shouldn't have received that response from the GP your reply can be very simple:

    "I have these issues and they are causing me difficulties in living a normal life. Whether they're autism or not, they're very real and I'd appreciate your help in understanding and resolving them. What would you propose?"

    We don't know whether you have an autism spectrum disorder but we don't need to. What matters is that you get help, and can address the things that have been reducing your quality of life. Make that your focus with your GP and see where it takes you! :)

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  • While I agree with everybody else that you shouldn't have received that response from the GP your reply can be very simple:

    "I have these issues and they are causing me difficulties in living a normal life. Whether they're autism or not, they're very real and I'd appreciate your help in understanding and resolving them. What would you propose?"

    We don't know whether you have an autism spectrum disorder but we don't need to. What matters is that you get help, and can address the things that have been reducing your quality of life. Make that your focus with your GP and see where it takes you! :)

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