Is my husband on the spectrum?

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 Johnsmum

    There is a very basic test found on the internet, devised by Simon Baron Cohen. I think it as been doing the rounds on facebook.

    I know it has caused some discussion over its suitability, however, you may find it an interesting starting block to discover if your husband is affected by autism. 

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  • Hi Johnsmum

    There is a very basic test found on the internet, devised by Simon Baron Cohen. I think it as been doing the rounds on facebook.

    I know it has caused some discussion over its suitability, however, you may find it an interesting starting block to discover if your husband is affected by autism. 

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