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So, apparently I don't have Autism

stranger

I was told this morning that I don't have Autism, I shouldn't be attending the Autism group (apparently, only people with a diagnosis can attend these - not what I've been told by the branch officer) and counselling will solve everything.

The person who told me this, hardly knows me and claims it's self esteem and confidence that need sorting out.

She's meant to be disability support.

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  • stranger said:

    There's nowhere to refer adults.

    Don't just accept that!

    What that really means is there's nowhere your GP is willing to refer you because doing so would cost the local authority and/or practice money.

    It may be that there is no adult diagnosis service in your local area, but then your GP should be making the case for you to be refered to an out-of-area service.

    You have the legal right to have a formal diagnosis, and cost (to the GP/PCT) should be no barrier to that.

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  • stranger said:

    There's nowhere to refer adults.

    Don't just accept that!

    What that really means is there's nowhere your GP is willing to refer you because doing so would cost the local authority and/or practice money.

    It may be that there is no adult diagnosis service in your local area, but then your GP should be making the case for you to be refered to an out-of-area service.

    You have the legal right to have a formal diagnosis, and cost (to the GP/PCT) should be no barrier to that.

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