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Aspergers label being used

Iain

I've noticed more posts recently where people are saying they have received an autism diagnosis but then they add Aspergers in brackets.

It has been more than 12 years since it was dropped as a clinical term so I'm wondering why it seems to be talked about more in these last few weeks.

It was just a passing curiosity.

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  • I'd noticed that and had been wondering the same thing. Nearly commented on one of the posts to ask but didn't want to cause any offense.

  • in reply to Expecto_Patronum

    thought same and was going to comment too but didn't.

    I also didn't get a level on my diagnosis at the start of the year.  The important thing for me was the diagnosis. 

    As we have spiky profiles then I expect our supports needs are spiky not linear too, so how do the levels cope with that ?

    Hence not sure the levels are really of use to anyone at all.  If anyone can enlighten me on their value  ? seeing as I'm apparently level-less but Autistic 

  • in reply to Jalapeno

    There are 2 sets of criteria, DSM-5  American Psychiatric Association) and ICD-11 (World Health Organisation).

    The DSM-5 was contributed to by UK people , e.g. Francesca Happe.

    The two are quite similar in terms of criteria. DSM-5 has levels, ICD-11 does not. Since support needs vary with circumstance, over time and depending on state (e.g. burnout, stress level) it is not all that informative.

    Some here, including my assessor, prefer using DSM-5. But as the NHS don't use the levels they are left out. They are viewed as outdated.

    Some may give you a number. But needs are assessed on an individual basis, e.g. you might be 1, but need help for something specific.

  • in reply to Jalapeno

    DSM 5 was used for me also and I was given ASD Level 1. It just refers to level of support required. 3 being the most support needed. And that’s surely not right about adding to your travel insurance? 

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