[OU Student]

(Original post by cpdavis)
But wouldn't that imply a form of aspergers?


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That's what I thought too. There is something called PDD-NOS which I seem to remember you don't actually meet the criteria for Autism. Or something like that.

[fire2burn]

(Original post by cpdavis)
Yeah it seems like a more suitable place then it being in health.

(Original post by OU Student)
Aspergers and Autism aren't mental health problems. They're developmental disorders.

Does anyone have experience with depression and Autism please? I've got depression again. Urgh.

(Original post by Fail Whale)
I don't think it belongs in mental health TBH. A lot of people with autism get upset when it's referred to as a mental health problem because it isn't really. Like someone above me said it's a developmental disorder. It's kind of hard to classify but I think it's better in general health than in mental health.

(Original post by Anon420)
I agree with everyone else, Aspergers and Autism aren't mental health issues... it's not something that can be cured either as it's a development disorder. I think general health suits it better.

Thanks for the feedback everyone Given peoples feelings on the matter we'll be keeping the thread in health

[suicidaloverbusiness]

(Original post by cpdavis)
I've signed this, why on earth would they even consider ditching this as a diagnosis? I was initially diagnosed of Autism, but then re diagnosed with AS. If they remove this as a diagnosis, this is a very stupid idea of the DSM

How is everyone btw? I have a meeting in regards to my DSA and DLA tomorrow and really really worried OU, is everything alright now? How did the GP appointment go?

My run for NAS is a week today

Also, I didn't read the notice properly and was too quick to reply (need to stop doing that). It would be better for this thread to stay in health, as you could argue that you can cure a mental illness whereas Aspergers technically cannot be cured. It's more suited here.

Thanks cpdavis, it truly is appalling that they could even consider scrapping it. Absolutely disgusting. American fools.

[Anonymous]

Another question, sorry:

I have started to feel the need to chew a lot. (not eat - I'm not hungry) Does anyone else have this, please?

There is meant to be chewy things you can buy. Does anyone else have any of these things?

[MTR_10]

Been reading a little on autism/ AS and it seems that there are sections of the professional world which beleive that it is not a disorder at all but merely a difference? Interesting. Or kind of worrying that we can have diagnoses for disorders which may not even exist in the first place...

[OU Student]

(Original post by MTR_10)
Been reading a little on autism/ AS and it seems that there are sections of the professional world which beleive that it is not a disorder at all but merely a difference? Interesting. Or kind of worrying that we can have diagnoses for disorders which may not even exist in the first place...

Some people do think of it that way, yes. But I would hardly call not being to eat certain foods due to texture, needing routines, not being to go to certain places due to light, noise, etc. a difference. AS can be and is disabling. Some people with AS will never talk, need care 24/7 and use nappies as adults. Would hardly call that a difference.

AS well and truly exists. It can be seen on brain scans. But I don't think it's a diagnostic tool that is used.

[pink pineapple]

As a small child I was beleived to have had certain traits of Aspergers e.g. problems with communication and I was pretty unsettled at infant school. When I moved to sixth form last September and it took me a few weeks to settle in, the conversation about Aspergers was bought up again as I believe it's on records from when I was younger. I'm pretty I don't have it but I think I still have some of the traits.

[nmr1991]

I would consider it to be a disorder because from when I was diagnosed, there have been times when I haven't felt like myself, that I had no control over whatsoever and these are things that can be controlled by a 'normal' person but an autistic individual would struggle over these actions. I'm not saying what, but it is something that a normal person would consider an inhumane or consider you to be heartless because you don't feel any interest in them.

A normal person can overcome these things, autism is a barrier which cannot be broken, it is a lifelong disorder which affects your ways of life, learning and interpretation of information and may draw your mind to do strange things or say things in ways people wouldn't understand.

[nmr1991]

I wouldn't rely on professionals who monitor the actions of autistic people to give you any real answers to your problems or an insight into what autism really is. Unless they themselves have it or have children of their own who have the disorder, you are best asking many people for their views, some try to overcome their differences and blend in to the environment of ordinary people.

It can't be seen physically, although in severe cases it can, sometimes I can't get things out of my mind and think other people can see right into my mind and know what I am thinking and it bothers me a lot.

I didn't think past much about accepting that I had autism, I didn't care about other people who hated me or just look the other way. Truthfully I have no friends to speak of, and all this is a product of autism and I just have to accept what I am.

[bananaterracottapie]

this may seem a silly question, but struggling with the communication side of things how would you recommend writing an email to the nhs/ bethlem royal hospital. I have been looking for support for Aspergers for ages, and was recommended by gp to try contacting the bethlem royal hospital through the recommendation of another local mental health service the gp contacted. I really feel i need support, and i am tired of being ****ed around :P does anyone have any experience of support services, I have been diagnosed since a young age of 4 but stopped receiving support in year nine.. for those who just a diagnosis recently have you be entitled to support services?

[Anonymous]

(Original post by bananaterracottapie)
this may seem a silly question, but struggling with the communication side of things how would you recommend writing an email to the nhs/ bethlem royal hospital. I have been looking for support for Aspergers for ages, and was recommended by gp to try contacting the bethlem royal hospital through the recommendation of another local mental health service the gp contacted. I really feel i need support, and i am tired of being ****ed around :P does anyone have any experience of support services, I have been diagnosed since a young age of 4 but stopped receiving support in year nine.. for those who just a diagnosis recently have you be entitled to support services?

Have you spoke to your GP? They can recommend services and refer you.

[bananaterracottapie]

(Original post by Anonymous)
Have you spoke to your GP? They can recommend services and refer you.

I have. my gp is probably being rubbish because he tried referring me to one mental health association in my town but they turned me down as inappropriate for their services( whatever that means) and then my gp recommended i contact Bethlem Hospital and another local one in my town( who told me they don't apparently do aspegers :/ ). i just feel like im being shifted around and it's really frustrating. did you speak to your gp?

[OU Student]

(Original post by bananaterracottapie)
I have. my gp is probably being rubbish because he tried referring me to one mental health association in my town but they turned me down as inappropriate for their services( whatever that means) and then my gp recommended i contact Bethlem Hospital and another local one in my town( who told me they don't apparently do aspegers :/ ). i just feel like im being shifted around and it's really frustrating. did you speak to your gp?

No idea why my post was anon.

I haven't spoken to my GP. At my last psychiatrist appointment, my psychiatrist said I should contact NAS; as they do / did have branch meetings. They have two groups - one for adults and one for carers. I've attended both.

And that reminds me - I really need to speak to my GP about speech therapy. On that note - does anyone else have problems with their speech? I can and do talk; but hardly anyone understands me. Even if I talk slowly.

I think the "inappropriate for services" thing might because Autism isn't a mental health problems. It's a developmental disorder.

[bananaterracottapie]

(Original post by OU Student)
No idea why my post was anon.

I haven't spoken to my GP. At my last psychiatrist appointment, my psychiatrist said I should contact NAS; as they do / did have branch meetings. They have two groups - one for adults and one for carers. I've attended both.

And that reminds me - I really need to speak to my GP about speech therapy. On that note - does anyone else have problems with their speech? I can and do talk; but hardly anyone understands me. Even if I talk slowly.

I think the "inappropriate for services" thing might because Autism isn't a mental health problems. It's a developmental disorder.

ahaha, i didnt even realise you could use anon here. awesome by coincidence just sent NAS an email actually. did you find the branch meetings useful? actually for the services speech therapy was very close to what i wanted :P. i do find i mumble a lot, i think that's because i used to be/still am quite shy......but i dont even realise im doing it anymore, until people ask me to repeat things four or five times. i think i add an odd twang to the end of my sentences, aswell as people asking if i am foreign >.>
tehe yeah just been reading back the debate on this thread, and thought that explains it lol. Also, perhaps i'd ask my gp directly, but are there any services you know of which teach you social skills directly. As in how to make small talk and things like that?

[Anonymous]

(Original post by bananaterracottapie)
ahaha, i didnt even realise you could use anon here. awesome by coincidence just sent NAS an email actually. did you find the branch meetings useful?

Yes I did find them useful. A few pages back, I did write that I went to the meeting for carers and was told I'm useful to them. Their children have some form of Autism and the parents don't understand what it's like for the child or what may happen in terms of education when they're older.

It's also nice to talk to people who are more around my age. My brother (who is 18 months older) doesn't have a lot of the issues I have. The only person I know who has similar issues is 24 years older than me. I just feel I can't speak to him about certain things either.

[Morgsie]

Got DSA Confirmation, no mention of AS what so ever

[bananaterracottapie]

(Original post by Anonymous)
Yes I did find them useful. A few pages back, I did write that I went to the meeting for carers and was told I'm useful to them. Their children have some form of Autism and the parents don't understand what it's like for the child or what may happen in terms of education when they're older.

It's also nice to talk to people who are more around my age. My brother (who is 18 months older) doesn't have a lot of the issues I have. The only person I know who has similar issues is 24 years older than me. I just feel I can't speak to him about certain things either.

ahh okay i haven't been following this thread much, so i shall go back and follow it through. ah that's excellent, must be nice to feel like you are helping out other people who might have the same issues you have yeah, it would be nice to speak to other people with AS, i've only actually known one other person with it. Im guessing your OUstudent again? :P

[OU Student]

(Original post by bananaterracottapie)
ahh okay i haven't been following this thread much, so i shall go back and follow it through. ah that's excellent, must be nice to feel like you are helping out other people who might have the same issues you have yeah, it would be nice to speak to other people with AS, i've only actually known one other person with it. Im guessing your OUstudent again? :P

Yes Anon #7 is me. No idea why it automatically goes on to anon.

I do know a few people with AS; (I don't know what my diagnosis is; GP letter just says "diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder") but find it so hard to relate to them. I don't think any of them have problems with being hyper / hypo sensitive.

Does / did anyone else hate the idea of having a relationship? It just doesn't interest me at all. This makes me odd, apparently. Mum claims it makes me sensible.

[Anon420]

Thinking of just giving up on a social life altogether...

Constantly get let down, people run late... obvious excuses etc. It's not just the odd person either, it's the majority of people. Especially being late and giving excuses for things.

I always do feel better alone, as I can do my own thing etc. But ever since I got diagnosed with Autism I've tried very hard socially to compensate and no know apart from my family knows I have it. But now I'm like... what the heck, I actually don't want to people in my life as they dictate and let me down all the time.

[Anonymous]

2 months on and I'm still waiting for my report. Getting ridiculous now. They lost it, apparently.