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Adult autism- how to get diagnosis?

happispirit

Hi,

I have 5 children 15, 13, 7, 5 and 3 and my oldest has been diagnosed as being within the ASD spectrum and in attendance at a SEN school,  with the second currently under Community Paedeatricians wwith a referral to CAMHS as its suspected she is on the spectrum as well.

My husband, (40), also displays a lot of the same behavioural traits and after being on anti depressants for over 4 years, we finally got a referral to the mental health team who basically have said, yes it could be your ASD but your old, we can't really say so easily, and discharged him. 

After such a long slog trying to get him some help, I am buckling under the pressure trying to cope with him, 5 kids and a degree course fulltime. Noone gets PIP, disability allowance, carers allowance or ESA - I would appreciate any advice on how to get his needs recognised and find some support. 

Thank you. 

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  • Hi,

    I am new to this site and am looking for support too! I think that my sister has aspergers, but really dont know how to tell her & to get her the support she needs!!! For over 10 years she has been treated for mental health issues and OCD, but I feel (as do my parents) that themedication & therapy is not working and that there are some signs of ASD, including obsseive behaviour, violent outbursts, rituals and inability to cope with change. I love my sister dearly (she is in her 40's) but dont know where to start??? xx

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  • Hi,

    I am new to this site and am looking for support too! I think that my sister has aspergers, but really dont know how to tell her & to get her the support she needs!!! For over 10 years she has been treated for mental health issues and OCD, but I feel (as do my parents) that themedication & therapy is not working and that there are some signs of ASD, including obsseive behaviour, violent outbursts, rituals and inability to cope with change. I love my sister dearly (she is in her 40's) but dont know where to start??? xx

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