Diagnosed later in life - female

[Sylvia]

Hi I just want to say to the person who said you don't really need to have an official diagnosis is that it's not true- if you get one it opens many doors with regards to support and financial support- I received PIP and other benefits are higher because of it - I still work but it is a cushion if no work comes in as I am self employed- my daughter receives enhanced PIP and has a brand new car - her boyfriend gets PIP and they live a very good life- they don't have to work- I don't wish on them the depression/eating disorder/breakdowns/electric treatments or 8 suicide attempts I have gone through and am glad they are happy- my daughter wanted to be a vet and she has a Diploma in animal care but as she got older it got harder to socialise- they were diagnosed privately by an expert of 30 years as I was - in Manchester- Dr Shackel - I hope this helps someone

 

[Mad Reader]

Dina - I feel for you - I was privately diagnosed at 57 - with Aspergers then went on to be privately diagnosed with Dyspraxia- I have also Dyslexia plus many physical chronic problems- which when I have researched it seems often all go together with the Aspergers- I have achieved many things in my life but every success gets knocked down for me - I am like a weeble- I get knocked down but get up again- I don't see the point in life but I am still here after numerous attempts not to be so I start again- my next venture is a level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling- have had my interview- just waiting to hear - I love my 6 cats and a beautiful Golden Retriever and I soldier on - I want to help others to keep going

I have 3 dogs, I'm a definite dog lover