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Assessment Help

Abe the first

After work sent me to a psychologist after I was suffering from stress, they strongly suggested that I have Aspergers/HFA (July 15). Since then I have considerable research into Aspergers and it does seem to fit some of my "issues" and also I have done a number of Aspies tests and it does appear that I probably have Aspergers.

Since then I have seen my Mental Health specialist at my GP (Sept 15) who referred me on.

I then saw a junior doctor at the local Mental Health Department who went through a few things and as the tests suggested Aspergers I have now carried on, and have what I think will be a full assessment on the 21st Jan 16.

In many ways this is pretty good progress and I am quite happy with the service I have been getting.

However there is an issue here, they have made a number of requests, both of which make complete sense.

1. They have requested my school reports, I have kept some but I am not fully sure what they would need. I am also not sure how to get them, I would think from the local council.

2. The doctor has also requested that a parent attends; this is a major issue as I have not told my parents about any of this, however they are aware that I have depression and that I have a meeting but have no idea about Aspergers, as I am unsure how they would react and whether or not it could upset them, they have enough going on.

What information would the doctor require, could it be asked for in advance and would Aspergers be mentioned in the interview? (It has been mentioned it would last approx 2 hours.)

Would I be able to ask in advance some of the questions.  

Any help that anyone could provide would be massively welcomed. Thanks in Advance.

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  • Firstly no offense was meant by my poor choice of words. I could start an argument with myself at times. So I apologies If I have offended anyone. To be honest that is one of my issues in that I manage to alienate people without even trying.

    I certainly am currently depressed, with anxiety, depression and even a touch of paranoia, a lovely combination. However, the things I am good at, I am very good at, mathematics and using computers as an example, but dealing with people is another story.

    The inconsistency is one of things that I find difficult and probably is for people who know me / work with me.

    The not knowing is hard, even though I think I have it as I recognise so many symptoms, however soon perhaps I will know for certain and can restart my life knowing who I am.

    Thanks for the comments.

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  • Firstly no offense was meant by my poor choice of words. I could start an argument with myself at times. So I apologies If I have offended anyone. To be honest that is one of my issues in that I manage to alienate people without even trying.

    I certainly am currently depressed, with anxiety, depression and even a touch of paranoia, a lovely combination. However, the things I am good at, I am very good at, mathematics and using computers as an example, but dealing with people is another story.

    The inconsistency is one of things that I find difficult and probably is for people who know me / work with me.

    The not knowing is hard, even though I think I have it as I recognise so many symptoms, however soon perhaps I will know for certain and can restart my life knowing who I am.

    Thanks for the comments.

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