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Assessment 'suggests': is that a formal diagnosis?

Stu

Hi

Have recently been assessed by an NHS autsim diagnostic centre, and received a diagnosis with this statement: 'Overall, the assessment suggests that [I] do fulfill the diagnostic criteria for Asperger's syndrome'.

I'm about to pass the assessment docs over to my HR dept and managers, but am a little concerned with the use of the word 'suggests'. Is it usual for a diagnosis to not be 100% certain in this way? I'm in my 40s, if relevent.

Thanks, Stu

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  • Hi Stu,

    'Overall, the assessment suggests that [I] do fulfill the diagnostic criteria for Asperger's syndrome'

    As Longman says its and 'inexact science'. I guess until there is a totally objective test (if that is ever going to be possible?) then 'suggest' may be as close as it gets in terms of a diagnosis. My own diagnosis had (I felt) odd wording - 'has suffered from Aspergers Syndrome' I think it said. To someone not familiar with Aspergers that might read that I no longer have Aspergers?

    It sounds like telling your workplace would be a positive thing if they are able to make adjustments that will make working there better for you.

    Good luck. And post up how it goes. :)

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  • Hi Stu,

    'Overall, the assessment suggests that [I] do fulfill the diagnostic criteria for Asperger's syndrome'

    As Longman says its and 'inexact science'. I guess until there is a totally objective test (if that is ever going to be possible?) then 'suggest' may be as close as it gets in terms of a diagnosis. My own diagnosis had (I felt) odd wording - 'has suffered from Aspergers Syndrome' I think it said. To someone not familiar with Aspergers that might read that I no longer have Aspergers?

    It sounds like telling your workplace would be a positive thing if they are able to make adjustments that will make working there better for you.

    Good luck. And post up how it goes. :)

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