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Hello to all. Your advice is needed

NAS81348
over 2 years ago

My name is Ruth currently living in the Oxfordshire area.

I am a mother of a 16 years old girl whom we now suspect has Asperger's Syndrome. The more I research the symptoms, the more I am becoming convinced my daughter needs to see a specialist capable of confirming our suspicion....but where exactly to go? We are a family of low income - so we cannot afford thousands of pounds for a diagnosis. So, my question is, do any of you know where a family with low income can take their 16 years old daughter for a proper diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome?

I would HIGHLY appreciate any direction on this matter.

Many thanks

Ruth

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  • over 2 years ago

    I believe that 'Asperger's Syndrome' is no longer given as a diagnosis by the majority of diagnostic services. 

    It says on the NAS website https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism "Asperger syndrome is a diagnosis previously given to certain autistic people. Autism Spectrum Disorder is now the most commonly given diagnosis."

    I think the change in terminology arose from the controversy surrounding Hans Asperger and his links with the Nazi regime.

    I asked about it when I received my diagnosis of ASD. I was told that Asperger's is no longer used but that had I been assessed before the diagnostic system changed I would likely have received that diagnosis.

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  • over 2 years ago

    I believe that 'Asperger's Syndrome' is no longer given as a diagnosis by the majority of diagnostic services. 

    It says on the NAS website https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism "Asperger syndrome is a diagnosis previously given to certain autistic people. Autism Spectrum Disorder is now the most commonly given diagnosis."

    I think the change in terminology arose from the controversy surrounding Hans Asperger and his links with the Nazi regime.

    I asked about it when I received my diagnosis of ASD. I was told that Asperger's is no longer used but that had I been assessed before the diagnostic system changed I would likely have received that diagnosis.

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