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Any point in a diagnosis for mild ASD?

angryhobbit

I'm in my thirties and always considered myself a bit of an odd duck but always got on with life, relationships, eduction jobs etc.

Lately I've been wondering whether I'm on the spectrum and was considering talking to my GP, but I'm wondering if there's really any point. I manage to get on with my life so what happens after a dagnosis that would benefit me?

Some people might find they understand themselves better because of it, but I'm also weary of defining myself because of it, and not pushing myself because of a 'condition'. I do have some mild depression for which I take medication, and I wonder what effect a ASD diagnosis would have on that.

So, what happens after diagnosis that would benefit someone in my situtation?

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  • Hi angryhobbit

    The GP I saw, who's a mental health expert, offered to refer me to a specialist but advised that people who are coping and can hold down a job don't get any support, so I have put it off for now. However I was reassured that I can be referred at any time in the future if I do need help.  Also he got me to print out the AQ test and mark my answers so that he could assess it and agreed with my own assessment that I have aspergers, and he has scanned this onto my medical records. Have you done an AQ test online?  It could be useful to give your score on this to your GP and discuss it with them. It's a well respected screening test developed by an expert on autism, so doctors should take it seriously.  Good luck. 

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  • Hi angryhobbit

    The GP I saw, who's a mental health expert, offered to refer me to a specialist but advised that people who are coping and can hold down a job don't get any support, so I have put it off for now. However I was reassured that I can be referred at any time in the future if I do need help.  Also he got me to print out the AQ test and mark my answers so that he could assess it and agreed with my own assessment that I have aspergers, and he has scanned this onto my medical records. Have you done an AQ test online?  It could be useful to give your score on this to your GP and discuss it with them. It's a well respected screening test developed by an expert on autism, so doctors should take it seriously.  Good luck. 

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