scotsguy80 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 hello all, I think I may have aspergers, I am getting diagniosed for it. I am wondering if anyone could let me know what to expect from the diagnosis? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willow-Tree Report post Posted August 21, 2009 Hello, it depends how old you are. I'm 17 and was 16 when diagnosed, and they won't specifically say Asperger's, they just say 'Autistic Spectrum Disorder' which is fine I guess, I know I'm closer to Asperger's though. Who are you seeing? A Psychiatrist? What are the reasons you asked to be assessed? It's a difficult process to go through when you don't present obvious 'triats' clearly. I myself try my very best to hide my Asperger's when I am out, and I try and be formal when I meet people, so they never think there's much wrong. But after listing all the issues I have they've finally decided that I am indeed on the spectrum. It's hard to tell you what to expect when I don't really know anything about you Sorry that wasn't much help! Willow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotsguy80 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 Hello, it depends how old you are. I'm 17 and was 16 when diagnosed, and they won't specifically say Asperger's, they just say 'Autistic Spectrum Disorder' which is fine I guess, I know I'm closer to Asperger's though. Who are you seeing? A Psychiatrist? What are the reasons you asked to be assessed? It's a difficult process to go through when you don't present obvious 'triats' clearly. I myself try my very best to hide my Asperger's when I am out, and I try and be formal when I meet people, so they never think there's much wrong. But after listing all the issues I have they've finally decided that I am indeed on the spectrum. It's hard to tell you what to expect when I don't really know anything about you Sorry that wasn't much help! Willow Hi, thanks for your reply, I am 29 in december. Yeah I'm going to see a psychiatrist. Who else could do the diagnosis? (I'm in the UK by the way) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willow-Tree Report post Posted August 22, 2009 Hi, thanks for your reply, I am 29 in december. Yeah I'm going to see a psychiatrist. Who else could do the diagnosis? (I'm in the UK by the way) Well, under 18's can see a peadiatrician. And I think occupational therapists can diagnose. Not really sure. It just depends on how obviously you present the typical triats that they initially look for. Because with me, I'm not too 'obvious' and they took the best part of 2 years deciding. But I think that has to do with my age, because I'm a 'teenager' they think they can blame it on thinks like hormones! Good luck with it all anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NobbyNobbs Report post Posted August 22, 2009 Well, under 18's can see a peadiatrician. And I think occupational therapists can diagnose. i've never heard of an OT giving a proper diagnosis. as far as i know an NHS adult diagnosis involves multiple specialists making an assessment and all agreeing on a diagnosis. i know there are also tests but i didn't have them. for me, it was a psychologist, psychiatrist and speech and language specialist who met to give me the assessment. i suspect private diagnosis is done with less people and more tests. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willow-Tree Report post Posted August 22, 2009 i've never heard of an OT giving a proper diagnosis. as far as i know an NHS adult diagnosis involves multiple specialists making an assessment and all agreeing on a diagnosis. i know there are also tests but i didn't have them. for me, it was a psychologist, psychiatrist and speech and language specialist who met to give me the assessment. i suspect private diagnosis is done with less people and more tests. No I'm not sure about an OT but I saw one along the way somewhere! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lifevoyager Report post Posted August 27, 2009 I have seen a clinical psychologist and a Speech and Language therapist is meeting with my mum twice, then they will discuss amonst themselves, good luck with your assessment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
