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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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  • I would say, 100% get a second opinion. I wasn't happy with how a team did my first. Apparently I wasn't autistic because I 'engaged well' and was good at creating fiction. They didn't delve into my troubled employment history and disregarded many other details. A second pathway with a one to one psychiatrist and a very different assessment confirmed my diagnosis.

    Keep going and find another provider if having the official diagnosis supports you.

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  • I would say, 100% get a second opinion. I wasn't happy with how a team did my first. Apparently I wasn't autistic because I 'engaged well' and was good at creating fiction. They didn't delve into my troubled employment history and disregarded many other details. A second pathway with a one to one psychiatrist and a very different assessment confirmed my diagnosis.

    Keep going and find another provider if having the official diagnosis supports you.

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