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Diagnosed Yesterday

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I got my diagnosis yesterday, of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger Syndrome).  It's come as a great relief to me, because it helps explain the difficulties I've had over the years.  I explained to the psychologist that getting the diagnosis was like a line of building blocks with gaps along it, and those gaps suddenly being filled with other blocks to make a complete line.

Having the diagnosis now makes me feel I really belong here, although I've been posting occasionally since I was referred for assessment back in June 2015.

I'm one of those people who have got a diagnosis later in life (I'm 57), but so glad I have, as I can hopefully learn how to cope with the difficulties, and celebrate the positives!

Thank you for making me feel so welcome, and I hope to be able to participate more in the forum in the future.

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  • Hi Trainspotter,

    Thanks for your observations. It's a really good point that left to ourselves, we can just be ourselves, but when others try to fit us into their world, that's when the problems begin. NTs do seem to see the world in their way, and want to control others. I constantly feel out of step with others, but I'm completely happy with that - it's the others who have the problem, not me.

    Although I'm in a period of adjustment, of being diagnosed with an ASD, I'm happy with it too, because now I have an answer. Perhaps even more important, I don't want to change behaviour that would appear strange to some, but I do want to have help for areas in which I do have problems relating to other people. Having the diagnosis will help others to understand and modify their behaviour, which will make my life easier.

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  • Hi Trainspotter,

    Thanks for your observations. It's a really good point that left to ourselves, we can just be ourselves, but when others try to fit us into their world, that's when the problems begin. NTs do seem to see the world in their way, and want to control others. I constantly feel out of step with others, but I'm completely happy with that - it's the others who have the problem, not me.

    Although I'm in a period of adjustment, of being diagnosed with an ASD, I'm happy with it too, because now I have an answer. Perhaps even more important, I don't want to change behaviour that would appear strange to some, but I do want to have help for areas in which I do have problems relating to other people. Having the diagnosis will help others to understand and modify their behaviour, which will make my life easier.

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