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50 years old - is Aspergers diagnosis worth it?

richardsw16

After 10 years of depression and talking therapies (and comments from friends and family), I'm beginning to think I've got Aspergers.

Is it worth going through the diagnosis process? What does a diagnosis lead to?

Think I can be referred by my GP to Maudsley Hospital in south London, but it will take months.

Would be grateful for experiences of others.

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  • So I finally got my assessment results today.

    They're saying I have "atypical autism", which basically means that assessment scores didn't reach their threshold (for ASD) but there is obviously something there. They also suggested that my scores may be lower due to the various coping strategies which I've developed (without realising) over the last 50 years. So even in my assessment, I didn't appear as autistic as a I really am!

    Next stop is some CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) designed specifically for people with ASD, which could include issues with work and family. I've had CBT and other talking therapies for my depression in the past, but they didn't do much for me. Apparently this isn't unusual for people with ASD, as the therapy isn't focussing on the key issue and the therapist may also not understanding ASD fully.

    So, there we are. It's taken 9 months and now I'm feeling very relieved.

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  • So I finally got my assessment results today.

    They're saying I have "atypical autism", which basically means that assessment scores didn't reach their threshold (for ASD) but there is obviously something there. They also suggested that my scores may be lower due to the various coping strategies which I've developed (without realising) over the last 50 years. So even in my assessment, I didn't appear as autistic as a I really am!

    Next stop is some CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) designed specifically for people with ASD, which could include issues with work and family. I've had CBT and other talking therapies for my depression in the past, but they didn't do much for me. Apparently this isn't unusual for people with ASD, as the therapy isn't focussing on the key issue and the therapist may also not understanding ASD fully.

    So, there we are. It's taken 9 months and now I'm feeling very relieved.

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