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Did anyone get diagnosed with autism or aspergers later in life? Adult only!

I'm seriously considering this may actually be whats going on with me... I tick so many boxes and everytime I do those non clinical rests I seems to come in pretty high up the scale at least mid to high.

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BlueVeins · 22-25

I'm on a waitlist for ASD testing right now. It'll be a long time, though.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@BlueVeins Yea that makes sense... These things usually do.

BlueVeins · 22-25

@Mellowgirl yep, they're training specialists rn.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@BlueVeins that's crazy. I wouldn't want a newly trained, surely though if they're learning, it would be better to be a 'test' subject. That means you get a more thorough diagnosis as you'll be looked at by the trainee and over seen by the expert. It will actually be a learning process for you and for them.

BlueVeins · 22-25

@Mellowgirl i mean i think they'll be done training before they test meeeeee

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@BlueVeins oh that's a shame

BlueVeins · 22-25

@Mellowgirl It's not the best, but it's fairly standard here in the US, to my best understanding. Might wanna check how it is in the UK, idk how long you'll have to wait.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@BlueVeins I have asked to be tested but my gp refuses. I'm not sure if its his view in terms of racial biases that happen here, his religious beliefs or his own desire to watch me just fall by the wayside. I don't get it.
I will be seeking out another Dr soon