Wrong diagnosis for Aspergers

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you should get a 2nd opinion at least I would even get a 4th.

I was diagnosed at possibly the best place there is..the CLASS clinic in Cambridge,Uk. So second opinion would be less valid.From what I gather here, I need to accept it and work on my weaknesses. 4th diagnosis would be madness anyway.

What do you have then? HFA/AS?

I'm wondering, davidgolfpro, why you seem to keep challenging others regarding their diagnosis. If you really want to find out someone's diagnostic status check their profile. Do you believe those without diagnosis have nothing useful to contribute to this forum or something?

I agree with others... You were diagnosed at the place which is supposed to be the best in the country so I'd accept that diagnosis and get on with life. Having a diagnosis doesn't change who you are.

yellow banana,
you can keep on wondering. Why don't you explain why you began this post with an aggressive attitude. It's none of your business as to what I ask of some people.

The ones that like to cause trouble here with patronising questions, are most likely not to have an ASD.

Trolls are bullies and bigot and can be found here in abundance, are you a troll too? I hope not.

First of all - im glad you could get the courage to go and get tested, its more than i've been able to do

if you feel as though a diagnosis isn't right and may be rushed, i think it would be best (for peace of mind) to get a 2nd opinion. Just to verify.

(im not sure if i have AS and i dont have the guts to make an appointment to discuss it with my GP + i hate making phone calls)

Just because someone disagrees with you, doesn't make them a troll.

I can't see anything in this thread (apart from you) that's either aggressive or patronising.

Hi, thanks for the helpful answer.

I needed to know what was wrong with me. at age 44 I am still struggling to get anywhere.

Have you don the online test by Baron Cohen, it will tell you alot.

If you score highly then I would tell your GP and you would be referred, it's worth it.

Move on sunshine, or are you trolling ???

ah its fine. im 18, and i've always known that i wasn't exactly normal. but in may i remembered my sister had mentioned she thought i had AS a few years previously. i went on the internet and now i think i have it

if thats the AQ test, then yes ive done it and i scored 36 - which is apparently right for someone with AS. ofc thats not definitive, and doesn't ask questions about certain things or provides limited answers to a question. its not the most reliable source

and yeah, but TBH im perfectly fine with not being diagnosed. i believe i know the answer. getting a diagnosis won't change the fact that im not normal, all it will do is stick a label on me

If you do have it thengetting diagnosed gives you access to help and therapy etc... at your age it would help to tell teachers or similar people, so that they realise you need to be treated more sympathetically.

There are skills that you are weak in which are due to A, and you can improve these areas through guidance and therapy...check out cognitive behavioural therapy, if you seek assistance now your life will be much better later.

I would go for a diagnosis, and forget labels, life is full of them anyway.

Like I said, if you want to see someone's diagnostic status you can do so by checking their profile. You don't need to ask them in an accusatory tone.

And no, I'm definitely not a troll. Just a woman with an ASD who was also diagnosed later in life. You'll see my story in another thread you started about late diagnosis. I think I'll shut up now and move away from this thread.

Yes..go away. you are not wanted here...stalker and troll.

FYI:

Last time I checked, accusing other people of being trolls is against the rules.

Thanks.

Well how else do you tell certain people to go away?????

Check this out..it's really useful for your life situation..............http://www.aspergerfoundation.org.uk/in ... areers.pdf

Just ignore them?