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Hi all,

I've recently attended an assessment as I've long suspected I'm an aspie but not had an official diagnosis, until now. It was confimed I have ASD and I'll receive a written confirmation in due course, as will my GP.

I'm 52, male and married with 2 kids who are grown up.

I've had life long trouble with maintaining relationships and sometimes been disciplined at work (not my current job) for making inappropriate comments. I was once fired for taking extended sick leave for anxiety and depression.

My wife is a saint. She has stuck by my these 30 years through thick and thin and has stood by me when lesser women would have run for the hills.

Anyway, that's me.

Paul

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Thanks Mike.

    If only I had done A instead of B. Oh yes I've had that my whole life. One wrong turn after another.

    I'll be around here quite a bit as this seems to be a helpful place and I might be able to offer a bit of help to others.

    Paul

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    Hi DQ

    That's my situation too. It's been a rough ride at times but we're still here.

    The diagnosis it a weight  off our minds.

    Paul

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous

    No support at school. I'm 52 and was only diagnosed a couple of weeks ago.

    It's something I learned to live with the hard way.

  • Hi Paul, he's 26, he went to a councillor last year, who didn't really do much.  But this was a 1st session with a new councillor who was so positive & caring, she was so helpful & is arranging for tthe tests to confirm her findings.  As a parent it was a shock as we had only beendealing with Dyspraxia for 20 years.  This just came out of the blue, but i'm very glad she's recognised it and not left us feeling helpless & alone.  Did you get support at school? Thank you for your reply, it's good to talk to like minded people

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    Anonymous

    Hi Yellowfairy.

    How old is he now? I wish I'd had a diagnosis years ago.

    Sounds like your counsellor is well switch on. Couselling I have had in the past has been a complete waste of time. That was pre-dianosos though.

  • Hello,

    I'm a parent that has an adult child who since 4 years old was diagnosed with Dyspraxia & Autism.  Throughout his school & college he was statemented & had support.  Since leaving education, the only support he receives is from myself (mum), his dad & brother.  He went to councilling 2 days ago & the lady called me in, with his permission, she said she feels has  80% autism & Aspergers & 20% dyspraxia.  We had noticed his change but just thought it was a part of him growing up. We didn't expect that.  The councillor is going to contact our Gp to ask for the relevant tests to be done to confirm this. A friend suggested i join here to obtain supprt & guidance.