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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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  • Hi recombinantsocks,

    Thx for the suggestion. Unfortunately, my GPs knowledge of ASD services is extremely limited and they originally suggested a diagnosis was only available privately.

    However, I've contacted PALS at the hospital, and they are getting the clinic to write to me with (1) a likely timescale for CBT sessions and (2) any alternatives which may be available while I wait for CBT. We'll see what they say.

    Richard

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  • Hi recombinantsocks,

    Thx for the suggestion. Unfortunately, my GPs knowledge of ASD services is extremely limited and they originally suggested a diagnosis was only available privately.

    However, I've contacted PALS at the hospital, and they are getting the clinic to write to me with (1) a likely timescale for CBT sessions and (2) any alternatives which may be available while I wait for CBT. We'll see what they say.

    Richard

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