But it’s not always easy to make an ASD diagnosis.

You're pretty much on your own as an adult, but it does help to confirm that Autism is really what you're dealing with.

That's thousands of dollars to satisfy some curiosity.

You might wonder whether getting and having an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis in later childhood or adolescence will make a difference to your child. Is it worth getting a professional diagnosis of autism?

A professional who is willing to rule in or rule out something like autism with only a cursory appointment is not following the recommended diagnostic protocol.

There is truly no right or wrong approach. However, there are some possible benefits to getting a diagnosis … If you can go to school fine or work fine, getting an actual diagnosis won't really benefit you. Private Diagnosis - Worth The Money?

A medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, for instance, is most frequently made by a physician according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5, released 2013) of the American Psychological Association.

Diagnostic tools Some professionals use tools that are specifically developed for detailed ASD diagnosis.

Having read some of the articles on the Scooe forums and some NHS material and some people suggestions I believe I may have the condition if not in a mild form.

Read about some experiences of diagnosis and find local autism support groups.

As she kept explaining which of my personality traits was consistent with an autism diagnosis, I felt like the puzzle in my mind was finally being solved—the pieces were falling into place. The diagnosis itself won’t change your child, or the way that you think or feel about her. High functioning autism (HFA), sometimes called mild autism or until 2013, conflated with Asperger syndrome, is often diagnosed when individuals are teens or adults.But to qualify for an autism diagnosis, symptoms must be present from early childhood.

But it's up to you. Getting a diagnosis – the process.

This means that the person being diagnosed as an adult has always had symptoms of autism, but somehow those symptoms flew under the radar for years. Aspergers has great strenghts only in good environments suited to the condition. There are precious few resources available to Adults with any form of high functioning Autism. It’s vital to get a full assessment and diagnosis from a qualified and reliable professional or team of professionals using proper assessment tools. Every community is different.

But it might help you and your child understand why she’s having difficulties. He said essentially I am toi high functioning to warrant referral to an autism specialist & that the only way I will get an official diagnosis is to go private.

I want to know if I should seek a diagnosis at this point.

Autism (including Asperger syndrome) varies widely from person to person, so making a diagnosis can be difficult. Diagnostic tools include: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS) Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R).

Getting real help might or might not happen; I'm in an area where there is very little, I had to drive three hours and stay overnight to manage getting a professional diagnosis. Well, I think so!