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Do you have to accept Autism diagnosis for child?

yve

Hi

I have an appointment for my 3.5year old for an Autism assessment. My child displays some Autistic traits (spinning, opening closing doors, verbal stimming) not others (very affectionate, eye contact, wanting to play). My question is, Do you have to accept an Autism diagnosis if i get my child assessed? Or does a parent have a right to reject it?

The reason i ask, is although i understand you gets lots help with a diagnosis, the downside is sometime a mis-diagnosis occurs,especially at a young age.

Anybody know? Thanks

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    Hi Yve,

    You aren't the first person to come to the forum who is not desperately seeking diagnosis. Occasionally a parent comes along who is angry or offended or distressed or alarmed at the idea of the diagnosis. So, please don't be angry, offended, distressed or alarmed at the idea of a diagnosis. Autism is probably not the condition that you think. I am happy that I have a diagnosis, autism has not stopped me having a very full and interesting life - I have been to university and now have three degrees (science and management) and I have been employed almost continuously for most of the last 30 years. Having autism need not be a disaster!

    You can have the diagnosis but keep it very much confidential, it can be kept as confidential as any other diagnosis that you get from a doctor. You would not expect to tell everyone what your blood group is or that you have had an embarrassing condition. Neither should you avoid any diagnosis because it mike ebarrass you or because it makes you uncomfortable. People avoid going for diagnosis because of fear, embarrassment, shame etc but generally it is not good to avoid unwelcome or difficult news.

    If your son gets a diagnosis then you can use this to gain extra understanding of how he thinks and behaves and you can help to make his life as smooth and joyful as everyone hopes for their child. 

    The diagnosis will never change who your son is, it will only provide extra options for you and he to have a more successful life.

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  • Former Member
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    Hi Yve,

    You aren't the first person to come to the forum who is not desperately seeking diagnosis. Occasionally a parent comes along who is angry or offended or distressed or alarmed at the idea of the diagnosis. So, please don't be angry, offended, distressed or alarmed at the idea of a diagnosis. Autism is probably not the condition that you think. I am happy that I have a diagnosis, autism has not stopped me having a very full and interesting life - I have been to university and now have three degrees (science and management) and I have been employed almost continuously for most of the last 30 years. Having autism need not be a disaster!

    You can have the diagnosis but keep it very much confidential, it can be kept as confidential as any other diagnosis that you get from a doctor. You would not expect to tell everyone what your blood group is or that you have had an embarrassing condition. Neither should you avoid any diagnosis because it mike ebarrass you or because it makes you uncomfortable. People avoid going for diagnosis because of fear, embarrassment, shame etc but generally it is not good to avoid unwelcome or difficult news.

    If your son gets a diagnosis then you can use this to gain extra understanding of how he thinks and behaves and you can help to make his life as smooth and joyful as everyone hopes for their child. 

    The diagnosis will never change who your son is, it will only provide extra options for you and he to have a more successful life.

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