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Confused diagnosis

NAS87213
over 1 year ago

Hi, I had an assessment the other day with a psychiatrist, his conclusion was, that I have ADHD and 'autism spectrum'. Also that if 'autism spectrum condition' was a diagnosis he would give me that but he was unable to diagnose that as the 'rules' say Drs can only diagnose 'Autism spectrum disorder.' Can anyone clarify this for me as I thought being on the spectrum covered it? 

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  • over 1 year ago

    Well, I was diagnosed with 'Autism Spectrum Condition' by a consultant psychiatrist in the UK. The diagnosis was accepted by my GP and is now on my NHS record. I don't see how the usage of either 'condition' or 'disorder' has any effect on the validity of a diagnosis.

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  • over 1 year ago

    Well, I was diagnosed with 'Autism Spectrum Condition' by a consultant psychiatrist in the UK. The diagnosis was accepted by my GP and is now on my NHS record. I don't see how the usage of either 'condition' or 'disorder' has any effect on the validity of a diagnosis.

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