Asun86

Bike Mice From Mars, Captain Bucky O'hare, Lego, A mat that had loads of roads on it so you could push little cars around on it, tons of matchbox cars and I did love scale electrics (still do but don't have any ) and Tonka toys, I would spend a long time with each of my toys and make up little games, it seems all of mine pretty much evolved vehicles now I come to think of it.

Thanks for them links, is a lot of support groups locally I see so it's a great help, thanks.

Thanks for that Special_talent123, the first link seems very useful, I shall have to check which location is the closest as I think they are all about 1 hours drive, which isn't too much but would be nice to find one a bit more local. The second link, is it meant to have some search results or was you just pointing out the "Autism Directory" in general ?

Well I'm trying to do with the title of the topic states, I have searched for places locally but not really found anything. I Live in South East London / Kent - Pretty much on the border of Kent. Any good sites you people know of ? Like a social club or maybe some sort of aspie group meetings. Many thanks : )

I just wanted to ask a question to the forum that I had wondered for a long time and it's about not wanting children. I have never ever wanted children and really don't think I ever will, I guess I like the company of animals better and stupidly I did wonder if this is something to do with Aspergers, do people with Aspergers syndrome generally shy away from the idea of becoming a parent ? My main reasons are the noise of children (I must sound grumpy ) and the attention they need and also bring from others, I don't believe I would be a good father anyway as I guess I would impose some of my Aspergers traits and leave a child socially neglected due to my own social fears. I see a few people on the forum are parents with Aspergers, I know everyone on the spectrum is slightly different but that seem's like a massive thing to over come when you have Aspergers to deal with yourself, I guess for some without being rude, children weren't planned and you just have to do your best and end up doing a good job because of your Love for the child.

My assessment was over 3 hours, there was a psychiatrist and 2 other other people present and they just took notes. I think you need to have a diagnoses made with more then 1 professional present, so there is a agreed conclusion. It was pretty much some basic questions upon how you feel in certain situations and why. It also helps to have someone with you who knew you as a child, I had my mother with me and they asked her questions for around 1 hour out of the 3. There isn't anything major to get worried about (easier said then done I know) and you can always take a break if you find it too much for you. All the best with your assessment.

I have a very helpful sister who does help out with the phone calls etc, I do feel a bit of a burden to keep asking her to do stuff but I have to, to get some things done. I had huge problems with the job center also, I almost cried when I read you cried because it brought back so many bad memories, I can relate to stressful situations at the job center. I'm glad you have gained a few months where it will be less stressful for you, is always nice to not have appointments as they tend to create the anxiety. Thanks, all the best to you to.

Thanks Rufusrufus, I really do hate using the phone, even if it's just touch dial, they're evil contraptions, so what you have said isn't in anyway patronising to me. The best they could do was to forward an email to the psychiatrist with an urgent status. The annoying thing is the ESA people want me to go for some interview on Saturday about my ESA claim, rather stressful all this diagnosis and then trying to get everything sorted with the Doctors, I'm hoping I can get out of it, the claim isn't even about my Aspergers but my physical problems and that of depression. Thank you for your information and support. All the best. Adios !

At the moment in "Life" I would say yes, I don't know much about my condition and have never had any support with it, just kind of struggled through life feeling awkward and alone. But maybe when I understand Aspergers a little better and find my strengths I won't want to find a cure.

I would like to be more confident, find someone to love and who loves me and just be happy.

Thanks for the replies guys and girls. I called the LAASDC this morning and it turns out that psychiatrist has a huge back log of paper work, receptionist said he was on holiday also. In some way that doesn't really help me getting support with Aspergers support groups or financial support with ESA as I can't say to my GP "He said it in words that I have Aspergers, there needs something written as proof. I guess I shall have to just wait. Thanks.

It was done at the Lewisham Adult Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic (LAASDC) by a Dr Sajid Suleman, Consultant Psychiatrist. There were other people present taking notes and it lasted for around 3 hours, I have had many other assessments before that, this was about 2 and a half years down the line from the first assessment. Kind of worrying now as my GP has contacted them but I still haven't heard anything so my mind starts to wonder what if it's not official.

After many years I finally had my assessment in regards to an Autistic disorder and was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome on the 8th of August, but I haven't had any written confirmation. The problem with this is I cannot get Employment support allowance as neither me or I my doctor has any confirmation. So I wondered what would be a reasonable amount of time to wait for written confirmation ? Thanks.

I still don't feel I have grown up, I'm 26 now and only recently have been diagnosed with Apergers Syndrome. I always felt a bit awkward and found it hard to socialize but as I've got older I feel I have become so much more intelligent, I'm able to look at my own life and asses it and see that I'm still around about 12 years old, I rely on my mother and nothing much has changed since I was 12.

My name is David, I'm 26 years old and I have recently been diagnosed with Aspergers (Google spell check is telling me its supergrass syndrome !!) syndrome, I'm a little bit lost in life really so wanted to join up to the forum and get some advice and also look for ways in which to meet people who also have a disorder from the Autistic spectrum. Many thanks.