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ATOS are bastards... worth facing the tribunal IME
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Out of interest. What's the desire/need to obtain an aspie diagnosis as an adult ?
Out of interest. What's the desire/need to obtain an aspie diagnosis as an adult ?
If you're not diagnosed, people can easily discriminate against you, as being a bit odd is not a protected characteristic under the Equality Act. As Autism is legally defined as a disability, you would be legally protected from discrimination.
Have heard good things about this organisation, you have to pay for membership:
http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/
Right, back in from me session. Counsellor asked me some more questions then started the test. I scored high and now have an unofficial diagnosis of Aspergers. She now has to write to the specialist and apply for NHS funding for a further test which will give me an official diagnosis