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how to get a diagnosis as an adult?

kingbill

hi i am a 35 year old man trying to get a diagnosis for aspergers . I have been to see two gps who both just fob me off the first one told me you cannot get a diagnosis as a adult .The second one just told me to get in touch with mind i have been on their website and it dosent mention aspergers. the gp put me on medication for anxiety and depression which made me rock ,twitch open my mouth as wide as it goes . I dont know what else i can do to get a diagnosis . Is there anyone who has successfully got a diagnosis as an adult if so how?

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  • Kingbill, this is very bad practice on the part of the GP's.

    I don't know if it is worth getting a copy of the Government autism strategy "fulfilling and rewarding lives" which you can get electronically and showing to your GP.  It says things like

    "diagnosis of autism is an important step towards a fulfilling life. It can not only help them and their families understand their behaviour and responses, but should also help with access to services and support, if they need them. Currently, diagnosis can be a complex and lengthy process. Adults with autism talk of having to battle hard – sometimes for years – to get a diagnosis, and then finding that diagnosis is being challenged when they try to access services

    Diagnosis is particularly important for adults who have not previously had their condition recognised: their life to date may have been greatly affected by a sense of not fitting in, of not understanding the way they respond to situations or why social settings, for example, are difficult. It is equally important for their families or those who care for and support them: in line with the Think Family agenda, it can be an important step in ensuring that support takes account of how autism can affect the whole family"

    As I understand it the GP's are are in contravention of Govt policy acting in this way.

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  • Kingbill, this is very bad practice on the part of the GP's.

    I don't know if it is worth getting a copy of the Government autism strategy "fulfilling and rewarding lives" which you can get electronically and showing to your GP.  It says things like

    "diagnosis of autism is an important step towards a fulfilling life. It can not only help them and their families understand their behaviour and responses, but should also help with access to services and support, if they need them. Currently, diagnosis can be a complex and lengthy process. Adults with autism talk of having to battle hard – sometimes for years – to get a diagnosis, and then finding that diagnosis is being challenged when they try to access services

    Diagnosis is particularly important for adults who have not previously had their condition recognised: their life to date may have been greatly affected by a sense of not fitting in, of not understanding the way they respond to situations or why social settings, for example, are difficult. It is equally important for their families or those who care for and support them: in line with the Think Family agenda, it can be an important step in ensuring that support takes account of how autism can affect the whole family"

    As I understand it the GP's are are in contravention of Govt policy acting in this way.

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