Preoccupation with childhood during adult diagnosis of Asper

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Hello there

When there are loved ones around who would be happy to discuss current behaviour with them, why do the medical profession still want to go back to childhood? What additional information can be learned - is it because in a lot of cases there is no one around with knowledge of the non-masquerading personality?

Thanks for your time.

As I understand it, they want to know what you were like as a child, because there would have be Aspie traits present--indicating neurological etiology, whereas if the traits developed late (post-pubescence) it's more likely to be caused by a personality disorder.

Welcome to WP Glaswrong.

It is important because according to the DSM5 criteria for a diagnosis for ASD, the symptoms had to have been present in childhood as well so they need to know that.

Because it's how they can make an accurate diagnoses and rule out other conditions before they know for sure it's autism.

I understand that, but what I find frustrating is that they won't take my word (having a Aspie photographic memory) but will trust my parents who will whitewash my past and downplay my issues as 'shyness'. Why do they blindly believe what a parent says especially if no formal records are available? Sure my memory might be flawed and not 100% accurate but SO ARE PARENTS!

I totally see your point with that and I agree with you. My parents would NEVER admit that I had any issues like that as a child. They are in 100% denial. They have these ridiculous rose colored glasses on and if they were interviewed for a diagnosis everything they would say would make me look like a total liar. I would never allow any doctor to talk to them as far as diagnosing me. I am old enough passed now anyway that they can't force me to bring my parents in. They would have to either rely on my memory or nothing.

my parents are also in denial. It really Hurts my fellings that they refuse to deal with this, even though I am an adult and dont reallt need them, I still wish they could be suportive. I Hope you will get your diagnosis. And I hope your parents will find Peace with you and your aspergers.