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Doctor doesn't see point of diagnosis.

Paddy

I went for a check-up at my hospital today, and told my doctor of my belief that I am on the autistic spectrum. He said there was only any point in going for a diagnosis if my belief is causing me problems, such as with socialising. Since it isn't, then I suppose I can at last accept that I am on the spectrum, and it feels very nice to have that closure.

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  • Why do you believe you're on the spectrum if it's not causing any problems? There are various online tests you can do to give you a fair idea if you are. You might pick up things that you don't realise are problems, but that may develop into something more serious in future. The online tests in themselves don't carry any weight, but the psychologist doing my assessment has copies of all the ones I've done, and said they will be useful in giving him extra information to help with my diagnosis. If the experts find them useful, a GP has no excuse for ignoring them!

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  • Why do you believe you're on the spectrum if it's not causing any problems? There are various online tests you can do to give you a fair idea if you are. You might pick up things that you don't realise are problems, but that may develop into something more serious in future. The online tests in themselves don't carry any weight, but the psychologist doing my assessment has copies of all the ones I've done, and said they will be useful in giving him extra information to help with my diagnosis. If the experts find them useful, a GP has no excuse for ignoring them!

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