Just got a diagnosis...what next?

New to the site. In fact I only got my diagnosis letter through from the psychologist through the door on Thursday.

I'm 50 and have just been diagnosed with high functioning ASD. What now? I'm in Falkirk in Central Scotland. From what I gather, the facilities available for adults newly diagnosed are sparse.

I'd also like to know what benefits, etc. I may be entitled to. I also suffer with various chronic pains/conditions which make my mobility difficult. What are the odds I'd qualify for a blue badge?

Thoughts, advice, direction, etc. welcomed.

Thanks.

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  • Hi ,

    Welcome to the community!

    I thought I'd include some information here to address some of the points you raised in your post, but you may find that other members of the community, such as caretwo, will post their responses too.

    It might be worth accessing the NAS's Autism Services Directory (http://www.autism.org.uk/directory.aspx) to look for services local to you.

    You may also want to familiarise yourself with the NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) guidelines that cover every aspect of care for people with autism across the spectrum, including specialist autism teams in each area for diagnosis, training and support.  The best practice guidelines show the level of service an adult should receive.  The guidelines were published in June 2012: http://www.nice.org.uk/CG142

    Finally, the following link will take you to a page on the NAS website specifically about benefits http://www.autism.org.uk/benefits.

    Best wishes,

    Nellie-Mod

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  • Hi ,

    Welcome to the community!

    I thought I'd include some information here to address some of the points you raised in your post, but you may find that other members of the community, such as caretwo, will post their responses too.

    It might be worth accessing the NAS's Autism Services Directory (http://www.autism.org.uk/directory.aspx) to look for services local to you.

    You may also want to familiarise yourself with the NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) guidelines that cover every aspect of care for people with autism across the spectrum, including specialist autism teams in each area for diagnosis, training and support.  The best practice guidelines show the level of service an adult should receive.  The guidelines were published in June 2012: http://www.nice.org.uk/CG142

    Finally, the following link will take you to a page on the NAS website specifically about benefits http://www.autism.org.uk/benefits.

    Best wishes,

    Nellie-Mod

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