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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?

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  • reading all the comments here has helped me make a clear decision. my son was referred for assessment last year and is believed to have aspergers, i asked to post pone diagnosis, as i was worried what the label would mean. i am to return this year and have been, until now, undecided what way to go. i can now see that it doesn't have to be a negative thing and that it will help my son in the long run 

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  • reading all the comments here has helped me make a clear decision. my son was referred for assessment last year and is believed to have aspergers, i asked to post pone diagnosis, as i was worried what the label would mean. i am to return this year and have been, until now, undecided what way to go. i can now see that it doesn't have to be a negative thing and that it will help my son in the long run 

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