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 :)
