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How to suggest a diagnosis is needed

NAS90149

Hi,

I'm the older sister of a sibling who, as a family, we suspect has Asperger's. She is now 46 years old but hasn't been diagnosed. Our mother recently passed away and I hadn't realised the amount of support she gave my sister, particularly regards to finance.

My sister has always had trouble with employment. I know her doctor has advised she doesn't work full time as she can't cope with the hours.

Now I am her support I think a diagnosis would help with support in employment (she's currently cleaning), benefits (she doesn't have enough money to live on or mismanaged it), and support meeting others like herself.

I'm worried the suggestion might upset her. She's in quite a delicate position at the moment.

Any advice on talking this through and any advice on getting a diagnosis successfully.

Thank you 

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  • Maybe its a bit soon after losing her mum if she is feeling delicate? Perhaps raise it and then dependant on her response leave it there for another time. She could ask for a referral for an assessment if she has symptoms consistent with autism or pay privatly. As for benefits, there is ESA if she is restricted on how many hours she can work due to her health conditions. There is also PIP, she could request a form and if she is limited and struggles with daily living tasks she could apply for this. 

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  • Maybe its a bit soon after losing her mum if she is feeling delicate? Perhaps raise it and then dependant on her response leave it there for another time. She could ask for a referral for an assessment if she has symptoms consistent with autism or pay privatly. As for benefits, there is ESA if she is restricted on how many hours she can work due to her health conditions. There is also PIP, she could request a form and if she is limited and struggles with daily living tasks she could apply for this. 

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