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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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  • Here is a quote from Scorpion on a similar thread I started:

    Scorpion0x17 said:

    [quote][/quote]

    I find it strange that I have got to 27 and no one has ever questioned me. Even with all my problems at school, I wasn’t tested for anything. 

    Let me guess - though you struggled, you kept yourself to yourself, internalised everything, tried to get on with life, and generally didn't kick up a fuss every five minutes?

    If I'm right, that's why - it's seems, in the predominantly neurotypical world in which we live, you only get help if you kick, and scream, and shout - and those that kick the hardest, and scream, and shout, the loudest get the most help.

    I was like that (kept to myself, didn't make a fuss, internalised, and tried to get on with life), and didn't get diagnosed until I was nearly 40!

    I am in the early stages of diagnosis but am pretty sure I am on the spectrum. I cant speak for others but as I did well in school (although I hardly went to any clases as I hated it so much) and wasnt a trouble maker I wasnt a target for any kind of assesment. Scorpion's statement is a very valid one!

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  • Here is a quote from Scorpion on a similar thread I started:

    Scorpion0x17 said:

    [quote][/quote]

    I find it strange that I have got to 27 and no one has ever questioned me. Even with all my problems at school, I wasn’t tested for anything. 

    Let me guess - though you struggled, you kept yourself to yourself, internalised everything, tried to get on with life, and generally didn't kick up a fuss every five minutes?

    If I'm right, that's why - it's seems, in the predominantly neurotypical world in which we live, you only get help if you kick, and scream, and shout - and those that kick the hardest, and scream, and shout, the loudest get the most help.

    I was like that (kept to myself, didn't make a fuss, internalised, and tried to get on with life), and didn't get diagnosed until I was nearly 40!

    I am in the early stages of diagnosis but am pretty sure I am on the spectrum. I cant speak for others but as I did well in school (although I hardly went to any clases as I hated it so much) and wasnt a trouble maker I wasnt a target for any kind of assesment. Scorpion's statement is a very valid one!

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