06-27-2006, 01:57 PM
Hello everybody.
My name is Lucy, I'm 32 and live in the UK. I was provisionally diagnosed with Aspergers' Syndrome yesterday by my family doctor, though this is something I have suspected since first finding out about AS nearly a year ago when my son (3) was referred for assessment for classic autism (he is HFA). As I have read here, I always felt different, I didn't and still don't understand the world, and I struggle with many sensory issues.
My doctor is referring me to a psychologist for formal assessment and subsequent behaviour management techniques (coping strategies, I think/hope!).
Has anyone here been diagnosed following their child's dx? I was initially wary in case I was fitting my memories of social situations etc to the diagnostic criteria but my husband, who has known me since I was 15, helped me take the Aspie quiz, by talking through the options and helping me to be cautious in my answers, and I still scored 167/200....
I am also a recovering alcoholic, I believe many of my AS symptoms may have gone unnoticed for so long (to others, I mean) because I have used alcohol for so long to 'cope' with life. I've been sober just over 6 months and life has improved in many ways but my aspie traits are again coming to the fore, which is why I approached my doctor for a dx and for help with coping strategies.
Looking forward to getting to know you all.
Lucy
My name is Lucy, I'm 32 and live in the UK. I was provisionally diagnosed with Aspergers' Syndrome yesterday by my family doctor, though this is something I have suspected since first finding out about AS nearly a year ago when my son (3) was referred for assessment for classic autism (he is HFA). As I have read here, I always felt different, I didn't and still don't understand the world, and I struggle with many sensory issues.
My doctor is referring me to a psychologist for formal assessment and subsequent behaviour management techniques (coping strategies, I think/hope!).
Has anyone here been diagnosed following their child's dx? I was initially wary in case I was fitting my memories of social situations etc to the diagnostic criteria but my husband, who has known me since I was 15, helped me take the Aspie quiz, by talking through the options and helping me to be cautious in my answers, and I still scored 167/200....
I am also a recovering alcoholic, I believe many of my AS symptoms may have gone unnoticed for so long (to others, I mean) because I have used alcohol for so long to 'cope' with life. I've been sober just over 6 months and life has improved in many ways but my aspie traits are again coming to the fore, which is why I approached my doctor for a dx and for help with coping strategies.
Looking forward to getting to know you all.
Lucy