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2nd Opinion after non diagnosis

dantheman1983

Hi all

I had an ASD assessment with psychiatry uk via NHS right to choose.

I was not diagnosed mainly due to the fact 'I had never had a problem with an employer' which isn't strictly true but yes I have held down a job all my life.

My son (diagnosed) father (not but so obvious) and sister (diagnosed) have autism.  You could say I've managed to cope with life better them.

Is it worth getting a second opinion in case the assessment didn't uncover everything?  I don't know how often the experts 'Get it wrong' is it really subjective?

I'd probably have to pay this time. 

Thanks

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  • If I remember rightly, I think it says you have to have problems in multiple domains, meaning work, personal life, relationships, etc.

    Being in employment is not necessarily a problem. I've been employed most of the time. Of 37 years I've been employed for almost 34 of them.

    But, I did get redundanted a few times due to misunderstandings, I missed out on something due to crossed wires, and my career went a bit wrong due to burnout. I earned more than the PM for a few years, but took home £0 in one year.

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  • If I remember rightly, I think it says you have to have problems in multiple domains, meaning work, personal life, relationships, etc.

    Being in employment is not necessarily a problem. I've been employed most of the time. Of 37 years I've been employed for almost 34 of them.

    But, I did get redundanted a few times due to misunderstandings, I missed out on something due to crossed wires, and my career went a bit wrong due to burnout. I earned more than the PM for a few years, but took home £0 in one year.

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