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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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  • Former Member
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    happispirit said:

    the mental health team who basically have said, yes it could be your ASD

    Was this actually a statement that they acknowledge that he has ASD. Were they saying that the ASD could be responsible for his depression etc?

    Has he taken the free online test at aspergerstest.net/.../ This is a respected and useful indicator. Several people on the forum have mentioned that GPs have taken them more seriously when presented with the score.

    PIP and other benefits do not automatically come from a diagnosis. They depend on the severity of disability. Not all people with ASD are disabled, if you have a formal diagnosis then you get protection from Equality Act but that is the only thing that follows automatically.

    What is his work situation? Is he able to work?

    I think Asparagus's attitude demonstrates that it is possible in some cases to take a positive approach to diagnosis. Everyone on the spectrum is different so this may be difficult or impossible for some people due to other issues. Taking control of who you take notice of and who you don't can be one thing you can do to improve things.

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    happispirit said:

    the mental health team who basically have said, yes it could be your ASD

    Was this actually a statement that they acknowledge that he has ASD. Were they saying that the ASD could be responsible for his depression etc?

    Has he taken the free online test at aspergerstest.net/.../ This is a respected and useful indicator. Several people on the forum have mentioned that GPs have taken them more seriously when presented with the score.

    PIP and other benefits do not automatically come from a diagnosis. They depend on the severity of disability. Not all people with ASD are disabled, if you have a formal diagnosis then you get protection from Equality Act but that is the only thing that follows automatically.

    What is his work situation? Is he able to work?

    I think Asparagus's attitude demonstrates that it is possible in some cases to take a positive approach to diagnosis. Everyone on the spectrum is different so this may be difficult or impossible for some people due to other issues. Taking control of who you take notice of and who you don't can be one thing you can do to improve things.

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