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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and ATOS medical assessments |
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Posted: 25 Jul 2013, 11:55 am
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Replies: 26
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| I had an ATOS assessment in April. The doctor asking the questions was a surgeon by profession. He was very nice and polite, but he failed to ask me questions for which he provided answers on the report. For this reason I would suggest that no matter what the outcome, you request the report breakdow... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Always monitoring self |
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Posted: 08 May 2013, 12:59 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,531
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| The process you describe is, I think, simply a fact of life for those of us with ASDs. There are few consolations, but if you're anything like me, you're a damned sight better at it at 29 years of age than you were a decade ago. I have found it best to ignore the more extreme feelings of failure, u... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Always monitoring self |
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Posted: 08 May 2013, 12:20 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,531
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| The process you describe is, I think, simply a fact of life for those of us with ASDs. There are few consolations, but if you're anything like me, you're a damned sight better at it at 29 years of age than you were a decade ago. I have found it best to ignore the more extreme feelings of failure, un... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Worried about changes in how people see autism |
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Posted: 23 Apr 2013, 11:28 am
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,415
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The criteria for diagnosis in the UK are stricter than even the old DSM, let alone the new one.
Here in Britain we're at least a decade behind the USA in terms of general understanding and recognition of ASDs. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Update- My Now 23 Year Old Son and Facebook |
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Posted: 25 Mar 2013, 2:27 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,167
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| EHarmony I have found to be a bit of a minefield. For me one of their meet ups would be 50/50 totally useless due to the number of new people to deal with, and potentially useful for the same reasons. Not having attended one I couldn't say for sure. If he's up for it, and you're sure he understands ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Update- My Now 23 Year Old Son and Facebook |
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Posted: 24 Mar 2013, 11:59 pm
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Replies: 13
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| This is a really tough one. I'm pushing 30 and still come across issues where I'm coming on too strong, and other times I'm completely oblivious to someone hitting on me (or so I'm told at least). For me it has been all about practice. No amount of context free advice has helped me one bit. This of ... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: seeking a diagnosis didn't go so well |
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Posted: 12 Feb 2013, 9:43 am
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Replies: 76
Views: 42,513
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| I've just had the appointment with my social worker, and thought I'd update here since I mentioned it in a previous post. Unsurprisingly he did not have a contingency in place for my care plan in the event of a diagnosis. Thankfully he did not try to defend his previous obstructive behaviour, and he... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: New members welcome! Introduce yourself here. |
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Posted: 12 Feb 2013, 8:49 am
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Replies: 881
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| Hi everyone! I'm new to both this forum, and to Asperger's. I have a confirmed diagnosis on the CLASS assessment as of about 3 weeks ago. I'm 27 going on 28, currently unemployed and on medical benefits. I have been out of work for 3 years as a result of comorbid Major Depressive and Generalised Anx... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: seeking a diagnosis didn't go so well |
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Posted: 11 Feb 2013, 9:34 pm
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Replies: 76
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| I'm so happy for you AudioSperg and I wish you all the best. It's possible that now when people say why can't you or you should be able to you can just say "not me". I ask people if they can do quadratic equations, make a quilt or cook a sponge, if they can't do that why should I feel bad just beca... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: seeking a diagnosis didn't go so well |
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Posted: 11 Feb 2013, 9:04 pm
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Replies: 76
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| I have a formal diagnosis of Asperger's as of a couple of weeks ago. I had suspected for several years that I may have an ASD, but remained skeptical and bulldozed on ahead with life anyways. I have suffered from depression and anxiety issues from a young age, and gone through several cycles of "gai... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Going to Boarding School with Neurotypicals |
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Posted: 10 Feb 2013, 1:43 pm
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Replies: 1
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| I would like to share my experiences with you, and hopefully receive feedback on them from others who have and have not had similar experiences. I was diagnosed with Asperger's about two weeks ago. I am 28 years old in March. As a very young child I was recognised as having an unusual natural musica... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Getting to know each other, Dino-style |
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Posted: 10 Feb 2013, 11:33 am
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Replies: 606
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| What is your first name? James Age: 28 in March Location: Southern UK Current perseverations: Science Fiction, Science, Technology, Nature, Politics, Philosophy and (would you believe it?) Computer Games. When did you discover AS? I was diagnosed about 2 weeks ago. I have suspected on and off for ab... |
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