Ladies, I have had a bit of a revelation recently, and that is that I *may* have Aspergers Syndrome. I've never found something that so accurately describes my confusing life. I am going to the doctor to ask for an assessment. Has anyone else been diagnosed with this in adulthood? This discovery actually came about researching it because I believe my ex has it and realising how similar we are. I'd like people's stories please. I'm not self-diagnosing by any means, it just "fits".
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Hey, I was diagnosed around 39 years old!
I'd always felt I was different growing up, and never quite fitted socially. Was always the last to realise what was fashionable/trendy, missed obvious social queues even from knowing where to sit at lunch time etc.
My son was diagnosed with autism when he was 2 and going through the process I had some but that's the same as me moments lol
But family kept down playing my childhood tantrums, not sleeping, plus a lot more so didn't seek a diagnosis until I was listening to Tony Attwood speak. He is a leading expert on women with Aspergers. It was my yep that's me, you are describing me.
So I went and found a psychologist who specialised in diagnosing women with autism. It was covered by my mental health care plan, and after two exhausting appointments I had my diagnosis. The questions that they asked included questions about my childhood and as I am as an adult.
I found the process very helpful.
If you are looking for a diagnosis is start with Tony Attwoods website, his clinic was able to suggest a clinician closer to me that diagnosis adults.
Try not to diagnose others. It's fine to think you may have it but I think it's rude to guess this kind of thing about others. Not trying to pick on you just a suggestion not to mention to him or others your observation of their behaviours and personalities. It can really hurt someone. We are all different so unless it benifits you to get a dianognosis don't feel you need to put a label on yourself. You know who you are a label doesn't change that. I think we spend too much of our lives labelling everything to make sense of things.
He's getting assessed for it, he believes he has it, others have pointed out the same, it's actually brought him some relief knowing there could be a reason why he acts/speaks/thinks differently from others..
My sister in law was just recently diagnosed with high functioning aspergers at 35. Her 8 year old daughter also has it. Her hubby had joked for years that she had it, so it came as no surprise when she told us. She thinks differently to most people, but we accept her for who she is. I believe regular counseling is an option, but not sure if she's doing it.