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had assesment - still not right

Jon

Hello.

I had an assement for Aspergers in Sheffiedl last year. The doctor concluded that I did not have 'features suggestive of Aspergers Syndrome'. The doctor must be right and I am having CBT to try and sort myself out. I get depressed, frustrated, anxious and struggle with social interaction. I have low confidence. I thought that a diagnosis Aspergers made alot of sense regarding how I am. Reading about Aspergers did help me understand myself. I am really trying with the CBT but it is hard and I still have the same problems.

I just wondered if there were anybody else who have had assesments and got the same result as me? and how are they?

JonUndecided

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  • 40 minutes does not seem that long for an assessment of possible aspergers. I was seen for several hours, by several different autism specialists, over several days, and my parents were involved. Did anyone go with you to the assessment?. What questions were asked? Were you asked about obsessions/special interests, understanding emotions/Theory of Mind, tantrums, friendships, motor skills, school reports, sensitivities, phobias etc. Have you had difficulties all your life? There are also other developmental conditions other than AS, such as ADHD, dyspraxia, pathological demand avoidance etc. Have you been screened for these?

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  • 40 minutes does not seem that long for an assessment of possible aspergers. I was seen for several hours, by several different autism specialists, over several days, and my parents were involved. Did anyone go with you to the assessment?. What questions were asked? Were you asked about obsessions/special interests, understanding emotions/Theory of Mind, tantrums, friendships, motor skills, school reports, sensitivities, phobias etc. Have you had difficulties all your life? There are also other developmental conditions other than AS, such as ADHD, dyspraxia, pathological demand avoidance etc. Have you been screened for these?

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