Hello,
My husband and eldest son (late teens) have diagnoses of Asperger syndrome and my younger son (also late teens) was referred for assessment, but does not wish to pursue diagnosis.
As I have worked with professionals with respect to my family's support, it has been suggested that I may also be 'on the spectrum'. In many ways, my social isolation, difficulties managing some life skills (housekeeping and money management) and a long history of mental illness in my teens and twenties may be indicative of an underlying autistic spectrum condition.
However, I am unsure whether I wish to undergo formal assessment at the moment.
I am employed in a profession that I enjoy (although it is largely home based) and family stability currently means more to me than an active social life.
I have joined this forum because I will need advice about how to support my family members and because I may need a little support or reassurance with my own issues.
Thank you for reading.
My husband and eldest son (late teens) have diagnoses of Asperger syndrome and my younger son (also late teens) was referred for assessment, but does not wish to pursue diagnosis.
As I have worked with professionals with respect to my family's support, it has been suggested that I may also be 'on the spectrum'. In many ways, my social isolation, difficulties managing some life skills (housekeeping and money management) and a long history of mental illness in my teens and twenties may be indicative of an underlying autistic spectrum condition.
However, I am unsure whether I wish to undergo formal assessment at the moment.
I am employed in a profession that I enjoy (although it is largely home based) and family stability currently means more to me than an active social life.
I have joined this forum because I will need advice about how to support my family members and because I may need a little support or reassurance with my own issues.
Thank you for reading.
