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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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  • Sorry to say, that I got my diagnosis earlier this year, one of the reasons was to get some help with anxiety, depression, and struggles. I think it is fair for me to say that is has not made any difference to me in regards on ongoing help. All the local help and services are geared to children, or at best someone transitioning in to adult hood. I must say the autism diagnostic service I am with have been very good, but know that I am only with them for another month or so at best.

    Don't expect the kind of help you are getting for your children will be available for your husband with a diagnosis.

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  • Sorry to say, that I got my diagnosis earlier this year, one of the reasons was to get some help with anxiety, depression, and struggles. I think it is fair for me to say that is has not made any difference to me in regards on ongoing help. All the local help and services are geared to children, or at best someone transitioning in to adult hood. I must say the autism diagnostic service I am with have been very good, but know that I am only with them for another month or so at best.

    Don't expect the kind of help you are getting for your children will be available for your husband with a diagnosis.

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