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Getting diagnosis (adult) - yes or no

NAS77223

Hello,  

I am in my late 30s and considering looking into an Autism diagnosis for myself. My son has recently been diagnosed, he is 8 years old. I have suffered mental health since being a teenager although I manage it on the whole well now. I have identified many traits in myself through learning about Autism through my son.  I have also completed the NAS quiz which resulted in a score indicating "significant Autistic traits". I have spoke to my local GP practice who advised against it saying "we are all on the spectrum somewhere and as an adult there is no benefit to getting one". If I'm really honest I felt really sad about these comments as I feel getting a diagnosis will help me understand myself and accept myself more. It may also help my son which is the most important thing to me. Has anyone else felt this way or could give me advice/opinions?

Kind Regards. 

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  • Your GP clearly has no understanding of Autism.  What an idiot!  Yes, there is a rainbow of human diversity but NO!  We are not ALL on the autistic spectrum somewhere.  Neither do autistic people stop being autistic or having differences and problems due to autism the minute they turn 18.  

    There is benefit in a diagnosis for you, if you feel that there is benefit in a diagnosis for you.  You mention your mental health.  That could be greatly improved potentially if you were to have therapies which are properly autism informed.  And, of course, just knowing who you are and why is great for anyone's well being.

    Personally, I'd ask to see another GP.  

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  • Your GP clearly has no understanding of Autism.  What an idiot!  Yes, there is a rainbow of human diversity but NO!  We are not ALL on the autistic spectrum somewhere.  Neither do autistic people stop being autistic or having differences and problems due to autism the minute they turn 18.  

    There is benefit in a diagnosis for you, if you feel that there is benefit in a diagnosis for you.  You mention your mental health.  That could be greatly improved potentially if you were to have therapies which are properly autism informed.  And, of course, just knowing who you are and why is great for anyone's well being.

    Personally, I'd ask to see another GP.  

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