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Referral help

StMartin72

I have a GP appointment on Jan 8th. I'm trying to get a referral to a psychiatrist to get a diagnosis for Asperger's Syndrome. What are the key points I should bring up with the GP to get a referral. I really need some advice, thanks.

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    I think it's fair to say that people's experience of diagnosis is very mixed. The others on this thread have found it straightforward. I didn't have any problems either. Others, though, have really struggled to make their case to their GP. Sometimes, the autism can be disguised behind coping mechanisms or obscured behind more obvious issues like depression. I would prepare and rehearse your reasons for thinking why you think this is the cause of your problems. 

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    I think it's fair to say that people's experience of diagnosis is very mixed. The others on this thread have found it straightforward. I didn't have any problems either. Others, though, have really struggled to make their case to their GP. Sometimes, the autism can be disguised behind coping mechanisms or obscured behind more obvious issues like depression. I would prepare and rehearse your reasons for thinking why you think this is the cause of your problems. 

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