Is getting a diagnosis worth it?

[Is getting a diagnosis worth it?]

2 hours ago, katzmum said:

Hello,

 

My husband was diagnosed as a mature adult.  He said it helped him to make sense of some of his life experiences and it helped him to explain to other people why he might misinterpret some form of communication.  Where we live, there is a Specialist Autism Service which provides social skills groups and employment mentoring and I am currently exploring some links from the NAS about counselling for my husband.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for responding,

Hearing someone outside my circle talk about it helps.

Thanks again.

[Is getting a diagnosis worth it?]

Hi I'm pretty convinced I have aspergers, so is my psychologist. I'm 23, and I extremely identify with videos people with it have put up.

I struggle looking people in the eye, i have few extreme interests and hobbies. I struggle with friends. etcetera.

Is getting diagnosed worth it? I don't see any sort of support system helping me but will i be pleasantly surprised?