Were you diagnosed as an adult?

Hi

This is my first post.

I am currently waiting to see my GP about being referred for an assessment. I am 41 and feel a bit silly going at this stage in life. I know it wont change anything if I am diagnosed but I feel it will help me understand myself better. Looking back over my life it seems pretty clear now, but Ive only realised this since my son was diagnosed with H.F. Autism and daughter with Aspergers.

Has anyone else here been diagnosed as an adult and how did you feel about asking for an assessment?

Thanks for your time Smile

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  • Thats what worries me, that I wont be taken seriously. But I think I will bite the bullet and speak to the GP tomorrow. I have also asked work to refer me to occupational health, to see if they can help in any way.

    Really sorry this is a short reply, but I did write a longer one only to submit it and realised I had been signed out so I lost what I had written. Aargh!

    I really do appreciate you sharing your experiences. Smile

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  • Thats what worries me, that I wont be taken seriously. But I think I will bite the bullet and speak to the GP tomorrow. I have also asked work to refer me to occupational health, to see if they can help in any way.

    Really sorry this is a short reply, but I did write a longer one only to submit it and realised I had been signed out so I lost what I had written. Aargh!

    I really do appreciate you sharing your experiences. Smile

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