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'Mild' Asperger syndrome

Caleb1981

Hi,

First time post......hope you can help.

I believe I have Asperger syndrome, but none of the people I have discussed it with think I do.

It has taken me almost 5 years to reach this conclusion, after many years of wondering 'what is wrong with me" . Having carried out a lot of researc, it appears that 'mild' Asperger syndrome does exist.

can anyone add to this or share their experiences ? 

Many thanks,

Cal

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  • Thanks to everyone for their comments, I am fairly confident that I have ASD based on the AQ tests that I have taken at various times over the last couple of years - I typically score 36 - 42 in these tests. I really struggle socially, something I have learned mask over the years. The biggest problem I have is background noise, if I am trying to concentrate or talk with someone, the background noise drives me insane.

    I haven't been to discuss getting a formal diagnosis yet, I'm still thinking about that one. The reaction from some people has put me off - "there is nothing wrong with you", " you don't want that on your medical records", "people with autism are severely disabled, and you are not", etc. etc - not really very supportive and based on poor knowledge. 

    Was getting a diagnosis beneficial to anyone here? Did it allow access to some form of support?

    Thanks again,

    Cal

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  • Thanks to everyone for their comments, I am fairly confident that I have ASD based on the AQ tests that I have taken at various times over the last couple of years - I typically score 36 - 42 in these tests. I really struggle socially, something I have learned mask over the years. The biggest problem I have is background noise, if I am trying to concentrate or talk with someone, the background noise drives me insane.

    I haven't been to discuss getting a formal diagnosis yet, I'm still thinking about that one. The reaction from some people has put me off - "there is nothing wrong with you", " you don't want that on your medical records", "people with autism are severely disabled, and you are not", etc. etc - not really very supportive and based on poor knowledge. 

    Was getting a diagnosis beneficial to anyone here? Did it allow access to some form of support?

    Thanks again,

    Cal

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