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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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  • Hi Kingbill, 

    I just wanted to stress again how useful it may be for you to contact our helpline. Not only will they be able to explain the possible routes to diagnosis they also have access to a detailed directory of local services in the UK.

    As a starting point to access clear guidance and local services it can be invaluable. The number is also free to call from both landlines and mobiles phones so please consider calling.

    They are available on 0808 800 4104 from 10 am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

    As well as the advice they can provide they will also be able to suggest our other telephone lines that may be able to help.

    If you'd rather look for local support yourself then our Autism Services Directory provides links to lots of local services. You can search for help by your postcode through the following address -

    http://www.autism.org.uk/directory

    You may also find it helpful to look through our section on adult diagnosis. This includes information on making a complaint if you feel the service you have received hasn't been acceptable - although again we'd recommend speaking to the helpline to see what help is available if you wanted to go down that road.

    And do let us know how things go for you, clearly you need the support of people with a better understanding of autism and the possible ways to approach an adult diagnosis.

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  • Hi Kingbill, 

    I just wanted to stress again how useful it may be for you to contact our helpline. Not only will they be able to explain the possible routes to diagnosis they also have access to a detailed directory of local services in the UK.

    As a starting point to access clear guidance and local services it can be invaluable. The number is also free to call from both landlines and mobiles phones so please consider calling.

    They are available on 0808 800 4104 from 10 am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

    As well as the advice they can provide they will also be able to suggest our other telephone lines that may be able to help.

    If you'd rather look for local support yourself then our Autism Services Directory provides links to lots of local services. You can search for help by your postcode through the following address -

    http://www.autism.org.uk/directory

    You may also find it helpful to look through our section on adult diagnosis. This includes information on making a complaint if you feel the service you have received hasn't been acceptable - although again we'd recommend speaking to the helpline to see what help is available if you wanted to go down that road.

    And do let us know how things go for you, clearly you need the support of people with a better understanding of autism and the possible ways to approach an adult diagnosis.

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