my friend has many autistic traits, but is unable to get an official diagnosis, what to do?

bea over 4 years ago

hey! me and my friend are teens, and my friend has many autistic traits. i am clinically diagnosed autistic, but my friend's mum doesn't really accept this and won't take my friend for an autism assessment. i really want to help my friend, but i don't know how, because they can't get much help in school or at home without an official diagnosis.what do we do?

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Billy87 over 4 years ago

I dont think you need parental permission to get an autism diagnoisis as far as I know. She could probably go and have a doctors appointment without her mom

I dont know that for sure though
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Mariusz over 4 years ago in reply to Billy87

what if your parents tell you to act normal and that you are not allowed to do it?
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Billy87 over 4 years ago in reply to Mariusz

Its up to her whether she feels comfortable ignoring her parents or not. Legally they cant prevent her going for a diagnosis but I guess they can put a lot of pressure on her not to

Alot of parents have a hard time accepting autism but theyre attitude does sound quite harsh
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Billy87 over 4 years ago in reply to Mariusz

Its up to her whether she feels comfortable ignoring her parents or not. Legally they cant prevent her going for a diagnosis but I guess they can put a lot of pressure on her not to

Alot of parents have a hard time accepting autism but theyre attitude does sound quite harsh
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