I heard about this syndrome by internet/radio/TV/a friend and I reflected myself in many characteristics. How can I get a diagnosis?
Dear user,
Many of you are contacting us to be supported in receiving a diagnosis in adulthood. It is very likely you can have traits of this condition, unfortunately it is very difficult to get a diagnosis in adulthood. In Italy many public services are not prepared, the specialised centres work with childhood only and they can’t release diagnosis in adulthood. If you already succeeded in finding adaptive effective strategies which have worked until now it is possible that you overcome the clinical needs and for this reason you will not be able to receive a diagnosis.
We recommend you to take this test Aspie Quiz This test is indicative only and it is not medical, but it can help you to explore your concerns.
If you are in need for a diagnosis or a clinical treatment visit the section specialised centres of our website to find out which is the best centre of your area.
If you need to claim benefits or have a reasonable adjustment at work you will need a documentation released by a public service. This is why we discourage a therapeutic obstinacy through private professionals. It is an expensive and not always effective journey.
I heard about this syndrome by internet/radio/TV/a friend and I reflected many characteristics I have seen in my son/nephew/brother/partner/relative/friend How can I help them get a diagnosis?
Dear user,
Many of you are writing to us to be supported in receiving a diagnosis for their loved one. The route to a diagnosis is different from person to person and it depends from age and area of residence. Public services are very prepared in some regions of Italy, for a diagnosis in childhood and adolescence, it is easier to investigate and receive an early diagnosis and be directed towards the most appropriate type of intervention. In adulthood, instead, the matter becomes more complicated.
Unfortunately it is very difficult to get a diagnosis in adulthood. In Italy many public services are not prepared, the specialised centres work with childhood only and they can’t release diagnosis in adulthood. If this person already succeeded in finding adaptive effective strategies which have worked until now it is possible that has overcome the clinical needs and for this reason they will not be able to receive a diagnosis.
It is also necessary to investigate whether the person is living this condition with discomfort or serenity. If the person has a job, an adequate social and emotional life, or even if he does not have it, but he does not want to have it, we strongly advise against forcing them into a diagnosis.
We advise you to make them aware with the right touch and take this test Aspie Quiz
This test is indicative only and it is not medical, but it can help you to explore your concerns.
If the person is in need for a diagnosis or a clinical treatment visit the section specialised centres of our website to find out which is the best centre of your area.
If the person needs to claim benefits or have a reasonable adjustment at work you will need a documentation released by a public service. This is why we discourage a therapeutic obstinacy through private professionals. It is an expensive and not always effective journey.
I heard about this syndrome by internet/radio/TV/a friend and I reflected many characteristics I have seen in my son/nephew/brother/partner/relative/friend How can I make them aware without hurting their feelings?
Dear User,
The topic you ask me is not new to me and is very delicate. Many people with Asperger’s syndrome have found an identification of themselves through their diagnosis. This is why we suggest to take a distance from an approach to autism as a disease to be eradicated, as we fully find recognition in our characteristics.
This is why encouraging the person into a medical advice could be interpreted as a further demonstration of non-recognition and denial by the external environment.
However, it can be explained to them that there are other people like them who can understand them because they share their point of view.
There is a long filmography about the autism that can be enlightining if this person is already on a path of self-affirmation.
We advise you to make them aware with the right touch and take this test Aspie Quiz
This test is indicative only and it is not medical, but it can help you to explore your concerns.
If the person is in need for a diagnosis or a clinical treatment visit the section specialised centres of our website to find out which is the best centre of your area.
If the person needs to claim benefits or have a reasonable adjustment at work you will need a documentation released by a public service. This is why we discourage a therapeutic obstinacy through private professionals. It is an expensive and not always effective journey.