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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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  • Scorpion0x17 said:

    Every person the an ASD is different and has a different mix of ASD traits.

    Those that are in the diagnostic criteria are simply the core diagnostic traits.

    You don't have to have all of them to be on the spectrum, but if you only have one of them, then you're probably so close to neurotypical that it doesn't make sense to label you as autistic.

    Or, in other words, the diagnostic criteria presents a stereotypical view of ASDs, and so it doesn't mean that in order to have an ASD you must meet all the criteria, but, rather, that all people with ASDs will have some of the listed traits.

    This is basically what's keeping me going with getting my daughter assesesd because people who are not specialists just see the list of traits and have some stupid idea that ALL must be present. 

    I wanted to call up the Dr after her report and say "right so my daughter having intense obsessions, repetative movements, misunderstandings, social awkwardness, many sensory problems, meltdowns, anxiety, literal thinking etc is ALL null and void because she can maintain eye contact and pretend play...yeah that sounds perfectly logical!" - although in my mind there is alot of swearing and shouting, it's just outrageous how narrow minded people can be. At one point she was asking me about our financial situation because the stress can affect children, I wanted to slap her at that point, I mean really.... all those problems/traits my daughter has being caused by us potentially not having the money to pay a bill...what planet are you living on you quack!

    Sorry that was a bit of a rant it's just so annoying the amount of ignorance I've encountered.

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  • Scorpion0x17 said:

    Every person the an ASD is different and has a different mix of ASD traits.

    Those that are in the diagnostic criteria are simply the core diagnostic traits.

    You don't have to have all of them to be on the spectrum, but if you only have one of them, then you're probably so close to neurotypical that it doesn't make sense to label you as autistic.

    Or, in other words, the diagnostic criteria presents a stereotypical view of ASDs, and so it doesn't mean that in order to have an ASD you must meet all the criteria, but, rather, that all people with ASDs will have some of the listed traits.

    This is basically what's keeping me going with getting my daughter assesesd because people who are not specialists just see the list of traits and have some stupid idea that ALL must be present. 

    I wanted to call up the Dr after her report and say "right so my daughter having intense obsessions, repetative movements, misunderstandings, social awkwardness, many sensory problems, meltdowns, anxiety, literal thinking etc is ALL null and void because she can maintain eye contact and pretend play...yeah that sounds perfectly logical!" - although in my mind there is alot of swearing and shouting, it's just outrageous how narrow minded people can be. At one point she was asking me about our financial situation because the stress can affect children, I wanted to slap her at that point, I mean really.... all those problems/traits my daughter has being caused by us potentially not having the money to pay a bill...what planet are you living on you quack!

    Sorry that was a bit of a rant it's just so annoying the amount of ignorance I've encountered.

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