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An assessment quandary

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Having decided that, at my age (71), there was no point in seeking a formal assessment, I find myself questioning that decision. As far as as I can see, the main argument for is to do away with any uncertainty (I’m fairly sure I’m autistic but I have enough self-doubt to be inclined to refer to myself as neurodivergent). My main arguments against are the impact of a diagnosis on insurance (particularly, travel insurance) and the implications for future interactions with the NHS (which will only become more frequent as my body falls apart from overuse).

So, I’m wondering how others that resolved that quandary. What do you see as the main arguments for and against assessment for someone of my age?

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  • I was diagnosed at 50, I'm 63 now, I think that diagnosis could be important for us as we age, because some of the diagnostic criteria for things like dementia could get confused with ASC. Some of the tests could be for things you've never been able to do due to being ASC and could give false results.There are some things which people with ASC seem more prone too, like auto-immune diseases. Although, from what I've found out looking for help for myself as an older person with ASC there's not a lot around and groups like AgeUK are woefully unprepared for a cohort of aging people with ASC. There seems to be a similar cliff edge to older people with ASC going from adult to geriatric services as there is from child and adolscent to adult services.

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

      That’s a good point about the possible impact of autism on dementia tests etc.

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