Diagnosis

I have tried to get a diagnosis because I believe I have aspergers - or something like it (I'm no expert). The process began in January and the end report was made in June. I was told they couldn't diagnose either way because of a lack of developmental/childhood history to analyse (i'm 41).

I have seen a DWP Work Psychologist who said I may have something called Non Verbal Learning Disorder. THis was dismissed during the diagnosis: the clinician claimed it doesn't exist. There was the possibility of a number of overlapping conditions, including ADD. My feeling is still Aspergers.

What options are available to me? It is important to get diagnosed, but I don't know what else I can do? I cannot get a developmental history, it's completely impossible.

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    Wishface, i hope you won't be offended by the following comments (i'm aware that, as an aspie, i can be too blunt and sometimes fail to anticipate peoples reactions to my comments)

    Do you think its possible that your habit of questioning and challenging could have undermined and obstructed the diagnosis process? Is it possible that your behavour has frustrated their enquiries and that is why they have been unable to come to a conclusion?

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    Wishface, i hope you won't be offended by the following comments (i'm aware that, as an aspie, i can be too blunt and sometimes fail to anticipate peoples reactions to my comments)

    Do you think its possible that your habit of questioning and challenging could have undermined and obstructed the diagnosis process? Is it possible that your behavour has frustrated their enquiries and that is why they have been unable to come to a conclusion?

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