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Is my husband on the spectrum?

Johnsmum

I have suspected for some time that my husband might be 'on the spectrum' as well as our son, and he admits himself that he was a strange child who didn't make friends and struggled with some schoolwork (though he now has a Cambridge degree!). Any tips on getting an assessment for him? Does it have to go through the GP or are there affordable private methods (it's very difficult to get him to go to the doctor).

I feel that if he had a diagnosis, I would cope better with aspects of his behaviour, knowing there was a neurological reason for them, rather than him just being awkward!

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  • Hi Johns mum

    During our sons diagnosis my husband (now my ex) volunteered that he recognised some of the symptoms that our son was experiencing.  He has recently 'come out' with his self-diagnosis and seems to be happier coming to terms with his own 'quirks' which he now sees as part of his Asperger-ness.  It has also helped me come to terms with some of our relationship difficulties.  I don't know about adult diagnosis, maybe a self diagnosis is enough?  Good luck, anyway.x

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  • Hi Johns mum

    During our sons diagnosis my husband (now my ex) volunteered that he recognised some of the symptoms that our son was experiencing.  He has recently 'come out' with his self-diagnosis and seems to be happier coming to terms with his own 'quirks' which he now sees as part of his Asperger-ness.  It has also helped me come to terms with some of our relationship difficulties.  I don't know about adult diagnosis, maybe a self diagnosis is enough?  Good luck, anyway.x

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