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Aspergers Diagnosis
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So I am being referred to services for an Aspergers diagnosis. This may take a few months, but I am going along because I think it'll explain a lot with some social things that are difficult for me.
I was wondering if anybody else has been through this as an adult and what to expect?
I am born and raised a female (though have a genderless identity), so I can imagine I have more female traits rather than the stereotypical male traits.
I was wondering if anybody else has been through this as an adult and what to expect?
I am born and raised a female (though have a genderless identity), so I can imagine I have more female traits rather than the stereotypical male traits.
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I just wanted to drop you some *hug*'s - I know getting a late diagnosis of a learning disability can be a pain at times, but I'm glad you're going for it, and looking it to aspects of why you could be struggling with a variety of issues. I haven't been through the adult system, and I'm not to sure how it works, but often people are given a summary of activities to complete.
For example, the ability to read facial expressions, ability to use your imagination, etc. However, also wanted to wish you the best of luck with the assessment, how do you feel about it?
Best wishes,
Angel
I got diagnosed with aspergers at a later age.
I'm not sure if it will be a lot different to where you're going for a diagnosis but the woman testing me, she gave me a picture book and I had to describe to her what I thought was going in in the story, she gave this pin thing that makes patterns when you press it (I didn't press it as I was embarrassed), I don't remember exactly but I had to write something. There were quite a few things I had to do but I can't remember properly now.
Just to warn you, it's really not a comfortable situation, well it wasn't for me anyway.
Let us know how you get on *hug*
:yes: I got a few questions like that too.
the interview assessments are likely to have been the Autism Disgnostic Interview Revised (ADI-R) which is quite a long developmental assessment. Autism and Asperger's are developmental disorders so there is a lot of focus in assessments on your childhood, such as how you got along with other children and how you coped at school.
Different teams can use both or either of the assessment types (or something else altogether) so you could maybe ask them in advance so you can be prepared. Neither of them are designed to distress you but as Butterfly has said, it can be uncomfortable because the whole point is obviously to assess things that you struggle with, so there will be parts that you don't understand or get the point of. it's ok to ask why they are doing something or to say you can't do it or don't know the answer.
hope you don't have too wait too long
I to have Aspergers syndrome. I was diagnosed privately in 2012 and saw a psychologist. It can be a long gruelling day with lots of questions in any clinic you go to but it is worth it at the end. I was asked about my childhood, current problems and all other
Things in between. Are you planning on taking someone with you? It made
It more easier for me. It also helps when you get your report and can show people who work or are involved with you in different services etc..I hope you get your diagnosis and do keep us posted.
xx