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Recent diagnosis - advice on report please

Beth CG

Hiya

my 16 yr old us recently received a diagnosis of ASD. I’ve been asked to read through the draft report before meeting to discuss it. I’m confused as to how the report details so much background information and family information - for example the fact I had post natal depression and that I split up from his dad temporarily. Is this normal or can I request for this to be taken out? I don’t understand how it can be useful for people working with my son to read this ?

thank you!!!

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  • It doesn't appear to me to be relevant either, except that some of the details of the family history could have caused depression and anxiety to which someone autistic would be particularly prone, and some of which may have spilled over and have a lasting effect even long after it had been forgotten. There is also the possibility that these have been mentioned in order to dismiss them from the reasons for any problems your son has had.

    I was told that the report I received was for my benefit. I could ask for an 'edited' report for my GP, and I also  had a separate 'appendix' with useful information for my employer on adjustments that should be considered.  My diagnosis was done privately however

    In my experience clinical reports always contain details which seem hardly relevant, whatever condition they are about.  Make notes on the draft report of things you find irrelevant and discuss the reasons why they are in there.  And do not be afraid to ask for some things to be removed.

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  • It doesn't appear to me to be relevant either, except that some of the details of the family history could have caused depression and anxiety to which someone autistic would be particularly prone, and some of which may have spilled over and have a lasting effect even long after it had been forgotten. There is also the possibility that these have been mentioned in order to dismiss them from the reasons for any problems your son has had.

    I was told that the report I received was for my benefit. I could ask for an 'edited' report for my GP, and I also  had a separate 'appendix' with useful information for my employer on adjustments that should be considered.  My diagnosis was done privately however

    In my experience clinical reports always contain details which seem hardly relevant, whatever condition they are about.  Make notes on the draft report of things you find irrelevant and discuss the reasons why they are in there.  And do not be afraid to ask for some things to be removed.

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