Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) can often be misdiagnosed with Personality Disorder (PD) particularly in women. This can be for a number of reasons; the ability some women to hide their autism behind a mask of learnt social skills. ‘I know I should smile and perhaps give someone a hug when I meet them, but I don’t know why’. The fact that the current diagnostic tools where originally designed to find men living with autism. The common misconceptions that autism is still a ‘male only’ condition.
My son is stuck in an inpatient unit
If you son is detained under the Mental Health Act he will be allocated an independent Mental Health Solicitor. The solicitor should be able to help your son create an appeal against his section and hospital placement. The appeal will be heard by xxx and they will decide if the section should remain or if it should be removed.
Even if you son is not on section he would benefit from an independent advocate who can act on his behalf. The advocate will help him to put his feelings together and help him during any hearings/tribunals or CPA.