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Aspergers not nhs problem?

Emilyx

I went to see my doctor a few days ago (initially for my tonsils), however, he asked me how my mood was lately - I assume just to update my file because ive been in counselling since i was 11 (20 now) - and my doctors have always been quite rude so i try not to go because i always regret it but for some reason i thought it would be a good idea to tell him that I think id like to look into the possibility that i have aspergers and he told me that thats not the NHS's problem and that its an educational problem so I would have to be referred by my university. ive never heard this and my university only deal with dyslexia as far as I can tell. does anybody know if this is the case Or have any advice?

Thank you

  • I haven't comprehensively looked for information on this from across the UK, but when I did have cause to try to find out my impression was that very very few universities offer any kind of screening or diagnosis, though I did find one that seemingly does pay for private assessment and diagnosis for their current students.

    I think your GP has confused autism with dyslexia by saying it's not the NHS's problem. Given that your GP has been unhelpful, you could contact your university's disability service and ask whether they offer a diagnostic service. If they do, that might be easier than trying to convince your GP.

    If your university's disability service doesn't offer diagnostic services, you could try to find out where adults are diagnosed in your area, whether it is locally or by referral to another area. Is there a local autism organisation? They should at least be able to tell you the usual local referral route do you can go back to your GP equipped with this information. If you don't have or don't know about a local autism organisation you could try the NAS helpline.

    Good luck finding out about your options. There are also other posts on the forum about how to make your case to your GP.