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Formal Diagnosis or Not?

Voltaic

Hi this is my first post here as I was recommended to contact the NAS by my CPN. Was just wondering if there was any benefit really for me to get an formal diagnosis for autism.

I was asssessed as having aspergers syndrome by my local mental health team who later talked to and confirmed with my GP that it was the correct diagnosis.  I actually spoke to a consultant psych today regarding another matter and I also asked about the autism diagnosis and he said that based on the information that he had that he would agree with that diagnosis.  I am thankfully getting help from my local mental health team including a visiting occupational therapist so my question is that is it worth it for me to go to the hassle of getting a formal diagnosis?

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  • Well, I think Codger really said everything I would have said. Possibly, without less grammatical errors than I would have.:) 

    I know for me, I really needed to see it in black and white, in order to feel validated in my own thoughts and assertions about whether I was Aspie or not. Having a dx has helped in in certain medical situations. But sadly over all support has been minimal. 

    I think you need to do what you think is best and from what I can read, moving along for a formal dx is the way you want to go. I wish you luck and speed.

    Just as a note, it may be worth taking with you, to your appointment, a list of perhaps concerns traits or issues you feel may be associated with ASD.  I know when I was processed, it was through all the discussions and forms etc, that they suspected I also had ADHD, which was assessed separately and at a later date. To say I was surprised, was an understament.:)

    Wishing you all the best on your endevour.

    Jenn

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  • Well, I think Codger really said everything I would have said. Possibly, without less grammatical errors than I would have.:) 

    I know for me, I really needed to see it in black and white, in order to feel validated in my own thoughts and assertions about whether I was Aspie or not. Having a dx has helped in in certain medical situations. But sadly over all support has been minimal. 

    I think you need to do what you think is best and from what I can read, moving along for a formal dx is the way you want to go. I wish you luck and speed.

    Just as a note, it may be worth taking with you, to your appointment, a list of perhaps concerns traits or issues you feel may be associated with ASD.  I know when I was processed, it was through all the discussions and forms etc, that they suspected I also had ADHD, which was assessed separately and at a later date. To say I was surprised, was an understament.:)

    Wishing you all the best on your endevour.

    Jenn

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