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Disadvantages of getting and autism diagnosis

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Hi I think I may be autistic and am considering trying to get a diagnosis, but I am worried about the negative implications there might be for getting a positive diagnosis and wondering how i might be able to avoid them.

I've read that in some cases it might be harder or more expensive to get insurance and that is something I would really rather avoid.

Another really big concern is that if i were ever to separate from my partner it could impact the custody of my child, right now i am very much the primary parent. 

I can potentially self fund the diagnosis so it wouldn't necessarily need to be in my nhs records, but it is something I would want to be fairly open and honest about and not keep secret. 

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  • You only need to disclose to DVLA or insurance if it affects your ability to drive.    It doesn't affect me so I haven't disclosed.

    It can be a problem at work - people might treat you as suddenly unpredictable or untrustworthy.

    I'm not sure how it might affect custody - but if your partner is vindictive, who knows what might happen when the mud-slinging starts.

    I went the private diagnosis route - done and dusted within a few weeks - but it's best to get a DWP and NHS-accepted diagnosis in case you might need things in the future - although you don't need to tell them at this stage.

    What sort of symptoms do you have and how is it affecting you?

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  • You only need to disclose to DVLA or insurance if it affects your ability to drive.    It doesn't affect me so I haven't disclosed.

    It can be a problem at work - people might treat you as suddenly unpredictable or untrustworthy.

    I'm not sure how it might affect custody - but if your partner is vindictive, who knows what might happen when the mud-slinging starts.

    I went the private diagnosis route - done and dusted within a few weeks - but it's best to get a DWP and NHS-accepted diagnosis in case you might need things in the future - although you don't need to tell them at this stage.

    What sort of symptoms do you have and how is it affecting you?

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