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Chrissy28

Hello,

Just joined this forum to get some advice. I'm 28 and not been to doctors about aspergers. I have been there on and off with depression and anxiety though.

Ever since I was young and started school I never felt like I fitted in. I would stand to the side and watch other kids run around at play time in primary and it would take me ages to start to speak with people. Id had a hard time being bullied in high school because of this. I'm still like this now.

I also seem to have other traits such as hating being in crowds, finding it hard to make eye contact. Getting flustered when something unexpected comes up that I have to do that day. My partner likes to go places spontaneously but I like to research places before we go. Look up the route there etc.

Would it be worth going to thedoctors to see if I have aspergers? 

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  • Hi Chrissy and welcome to the forum 

    Have you taken the AQ (autism quotient) test? This was developed as a measurement of Autistic traits in adults and if you score 32 or more it's highly likely you're on the autism spectrum. It's available on many websites such as this one:psychology-tools.com/.../

    If you get a score of 32 or more you will have to decide if you want a diagnosis. The GP would be the first step for this. But think about this carefully, as it can cause problems for some adults. If you don't need support for day to day living you may not get an "official" diagnosis even if you are referred for assessment, as it's viewed by many specialists as a disability (which it isn't, although it can lead to other problems such as depression). Read some of the other posts on here regarding advice and information on diagnosis for adults (see the sections on diagnosis and adults on the Autistic spectrum)

    I gave my AQ results to the GP I saw and he offered me a referral but I declined as I don't need support. The AQ test results and offer of a referral, combined with what I read about aspergers, made me realise that I do have it. I infer from your name that you are female?  Us women with aspergers present differently to males and often are not diagnosed. The traits of aspie females are described on the website taniaannmarshall.wordpress.com

    All the best

    Pixie 

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  • Hi Chrissy and welcome to the forum 

    Have you taken the AQ (autism quotient) test? This was developed as a measurement of Autistic traits in adults and if you score 32 or more it's highly likely you're on the autism spectrum. It's available on many websites such as this one:psychology-tools.com/.../

    If you get a score of 32 or more you will have to decide if you want a diagnosis. The GP would be the first step for this. But think about this carefully, as it can cause problems for some adults. If you don't need support for day to day living you may not get an "official" diagnosis even if you are referred for assessment, as it's viewed by many specialists as a disability (which it isn't, although it can lead to other problems such as depression). Read some of the other posts on here regarding advice and information on diagnosis for adults (see the sections on diagnosis and adults on the Autistic spectrum)

    I gave my AQ results to the GP I saw and he offered me a referral but I declined as I don't need support. The AQ test results and offer of a referral, combined with what I read about aspergers, made me realise that I do have it. I infer from your name that you are female?  Us women with aspergers present differently to males and often are not diagnosed. The traits of aspie females are described on the website taniaannmarshall.wordpress.com

    All the best

    Pixie 

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