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I think I have an ASD, what should I do?

BrianSmith

I know this is asked a lot, but I can't find enough information. I'm quite nervous about approaching my doctor as I approached one before about a number issue I have and they basically dismissed the idea entirely.

Obviously I'm not looking for a diagnosis on here, but to briefly explain the situation, I have an anxiety disorder and depression. Both of which I am receiving treatment for...

The questions I have about that is - if I had an ASD, although I've only seen a psychiatrist for a few sessions, would they have picked up on it? And therefore does this mean that I don't have an ASD?

However, I'd like to be tested - by someone with knowledge in this area. What should I do? And if I go to the doctor, how should I approach the subject?

I've heard that it's difficult to find someone able to assess for this condition in adults, is this true? I live in Scotland.

I also have issue with numbers, math in general, but also seeing numbers in the wrong order, this has caused problems in two work places, however, when I approached the doctor about this, they dismissed it. 

So,  what should I do from here?

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  • LoCommotion said:

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    The questions I have about that is - if I had an ASD, although I've only seen a psychiatrist for a few sessions, would they have picked up on it? And therefore does this mean that I don't have an ASD?

    So,  what should I do from here?

    I'm also considering asking for an assessment.

    I also had some psychotherapy sessions and although the problems I told them I was having are linked to ASDs they didn't pick up on them... though this was in the early 90's and I think they weren't looking for that specific thing at that time.

     

    Yes, and finding someone who specialises in ASDs can be difficult today for adults, never mind back in the 90's when aspergers was really being discovered.

    All the best with seeking an assessment. I've still not went to the doctor or anything yet.

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  • LoCommotion said:

    [quote][/quote]

    The questions I have about that is - if I had an ASD, although I've only seen a psychiatrist for a few sessions, would they have picked up on it? And therefore does this mean that I don't have an ASD?

    So,  what should I do from here?

    I'm also considering asking for an assessment.

    I also had some psychotherapy sessions and although the problems I told them I was having are linked to ASDs they didn't pick up on them... though this was in the early 90's and I think they weren't looking for that specific thing at that time.

     

    Yes, and finding someone who specialises in ASDs can be difficult today for adults, never mind back in the 90's when aspergers was really being discovered.

    All the best with seeking an assessment. I've still not went to the doctor or anything yet.

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