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Fear of and Necessity for Labels

Jim V - mod

AndrewC posted this discussion in the guide, before I realised my mistake in how they were written. So I'm just creating this on his behalf so people can respond to the message.

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I know a number of people are put of going for early diagnosis because they fear labelling their child or are not themselves emotionally ready for that label.

Unfortunately, labels can also be necessary/hugely beneficial in accessing the right support services for your child, particularly re education.

 

Perhaps this would be a good thread for people to share what their concerns were/are about going for diagnosis, and whether obtaining a diagnosis has been positive or negative overall?

Parents

  • I have only just received a diagnosis at the age of 30, and I believe it was the stigma of 'labelling' that prevented my parents from seeking help for either myself or my brother.

    My brother saw an Ed Psych at arounf the age of 8 who wanted to diagnose ADHD and my parents refused. I spoke to my father recently when I was seeking a diagnosis for my AS and he said he knew I was different but that diagnoses are 'self-fulfilling prophecies', and that I needed to have a clearer plan for my life *rolls eyes*

    In my opinion, labels can me a good thing or a bad thing. If you use them as an excuse then they aren't helpful. But if you use them as an explanation and a signpost for support and growth then they are very useful indeed.

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  • I have only just received a diagnosis at the age of 30, and I believe it was the stigma of 'labelling' that prevented my parents from seeking help for either myself or my brother.

    My brother saw an Ed Psych at arounf the age of 8 who wanted to diagnose ADHD and my parents refused. I spoke to my father recently when I was seeking a diagnosis for my AS and he said he knew I was different but that diagnoses are 'self-fulfilling prophecies', and that I needed to have a clearer plan for my life *rolls eyes*

    In my opinion, labels can me a good thing or a bad thing. If you use them as an excuse then they aren't helpful. But if you use them as an explanation and a signpost for support and growth then they are very useful indeed.

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