Parents at diagnosis

I read on the NAS website that you need your parents to come to the appointment to talk about your childhood, or failing that, siblings. I have a very difficult relationship with my parents and don't see them much. I don't think they would be supportive of me seeking a diagnosis and my Mum in particular has a very warped and biased view of my childhood in relation to other things. I also don't speak to my brothers at all. I planned to take my partner but it said "if you take someone else with you, such as a partner, they will not play an active part in proceedings." 

I'm worried about having to convey it all on my own, but my parents can't be involved. What will happen? 

Parents
  • I'm in a similar position. My mum and dad give me a good upbringing but are ignorant to such things as autism (they wouldnt seek diagnosis themselves), my mum would be histerical and think id been abused. She wasnt amused when I got a dyslexia diagnosis.

    Sister is similar to parents, but not as bad. "Our family is PERFECT". Ok and I'm supposed to be the one with problemsCool

    I'm hoping they will listen to my partner or else I'm high and dry.

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  • I'm in a similar position. My mum and dad give me a good upbringing but are ignorant to such things as autism (they wouldnt seek diagnosis themselves), my mum would be histerical and think id been abused. She wasnt amused when I got a dyslexia diagnosis.

    Sister is similar to parents, but not as bad. "Our family is PERFECT". Ok and I'm supposed to be the one with problemsCool

    I'm hoping they will listen to my partner or else I'm high and dry.

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