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Autism diagnosis

Posted By P0l1c3

"Autism diagnosis"

About: North Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership / Community Mental Health Team (Adult)

(as the patient),

I've gone through many testing procedures over the past 18 years, following my own daughters autism diagnosis and have been advised on numerous occasions that it is more likely to be high functioning autism.

I eventually plucked up the courage nearing 50 to get a formal diagnosis through my GP.  I was referred to a specialist Psychiatrist who again suggested I was on the spectrum.

However bearing in mind my age they psychiatrist then proceeded to state that without speaking to my parents they were unable to proceed with diagnosis!

I found the psychiatrist rude, intimidating and therefore felt I was unable to pursue this as my confidence was knocked back down to ground zero.

If anyone has any information or support they can offer me I'd be very grateful.

I just need closure once and for all, is that too much to ask?

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Response from Mairi Gribben, Service Manager, Community Mental Health Services, North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership 5 years ago
Mairi Gribben
Service Manager, Community Mental Health Services,
North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership

Manager within Community Mental Health Services (community, A&E, Crisis Team and NHS24)

Submitted on 26/02/2019 at 17:14
Published on Care Opinion on 27/02/2019 at 09:22

Dear P0l1c3

I am sorry that you are feeling that you have been let down and that your confidence has been knocked back down to ground zero.

Can you please contact me on 01294 470010 to have a further discussion to see if there is any information and support that can be offered.

Regards

Mairi

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Update posted by P0l1c3 (the patient)

Hi Mairi,

Firstly thank you so much for contacting me, very much appreciated.

Believe it or not, just yesterday I finally got confirmation in writing from my GP that I am now officially on the ASD. I've been referred to various organisations for further help and support and things are finally looking up. If you don't mind I'll keep a hold of your number for future.

Thank You.

Response from Mairi Gribben, Service Manager, Community Mental Health Services, North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership 5 years ago
Mairi Gribben
Service Manager, Community Mental Health Services,
North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership

Manager within Community Mental Health Services (community, A&E, Crisis Team and NHS24)

Submitted on 06/03/2019 at 10:11
Published on Care Opinion at 10:34

Morning P0l1c3,

My apologies for not getting back to you sooner, I have been on leave. I am really pleased that you have received written confirmation about your diagnosis and that things are finally looking up for you. I wish you all the very best for the future and if you need to phone me in the future please do not hestitate.

Regards

Mairi

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Update posted by P0l1c3 (the patient)

I Will Mairi thank you x

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