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Definitely NOT autistic...

bukko

Hi,

my switched-on GP referred me for diagnosis about 5 years ago.

Finally last year, my local Asperger's centre told me I only got 4 out of 5 ticks so a positive diagnosis wasn't possible.

The tick that was missing was the "Evidence of childhood history" one. This is because as a child I hid the fact that I was different, I lied to my Mum who had enough to deal with in her abusive relationship. She thought I had a normal life, she had no idea that I was virtually unable to interact with other people at all, had no friends, kept myself to myself at school. And she was still unaware when I told her a few years ago.

As a result I have no diagnosis and I have no access to any of the magic treatments that I am sure are being hidden from me.

(Ok that may have been a joke)

So in the absence of any official support, what can I do to improve my situation?

I am told that I rank in the top 1% IQ wise but I really don't feel smart. I would love to be able to take advantage of what I have, rather than feel depressed that there is stuff I will never be able to do.

If you don't have an answer for me, please just say Hi :)

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  • I too feel stupid, but have an IQ of 144 to 150.  However, I am about to set forth on a PhD, though I don't still feel intelligent enough.  One question I was asked was to write briefly why I wanted to attend that University.  They gave me three lines, so I wrote three lines.  They've come back to me to say where is my brief statement - they had assumed I'd missed it out!  I wrote briefly, the three lines - they wanted 500 to 750 words!  Total misunderstanding.  At least they've given me another chance - now they have explained it.

    Yes, gp back again and get them to say you're on the spectrum, if you are.

    M

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  • I too feel stupid, but have an IQ of 144 to 150.  However, I am about to set forth on a PhD, though I don't still feel intelligent enough.  One question I was asked was to write briefly why I wanted to attend that University.  They gave me three lines, so I wrote three lines.  They've come back to me to say where is my brief statement - they had assumed I'd missed it out!  I wrote briefly, the three lines - they wanted 500 to 750 words!  Total misunderstanding.  At least they've given me another chance - now they have explained it.

    Yes, gp back again and get them to say you're on the spectrum, if you are.

    M

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