Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, I am a woman in my 30’s. I have 5 kids and a full time job and am set to go for my ASD assessment next week. I am really nervous. I have hid things my whole life, my crazy ruminating, bizarre thought processes, constant criticism of myself. At this point I am hoping the assessor will be able to see beyond my mask and help me.
I have been asked to bring with me my school reports which arent remarkable. I was a good student, pleasant, so nothing to really see there.
I have read up on the difference in girls with ASD and am really hoping that the diagnosticians are prepared for that type of presentation for I definitely don’t scream out that I have ASD. Well according to my family and friends yes I am quirky and they wouldn’t be surprised if I get a diagnosis, but others who don’t know me well just see me as normal. Is there anything I need to know before I go or has anyone any idea what I should expect? G
I'm just under 30. I didn't believe I screamed ASC although I was definitely not like others my age but my assessor had no doubt. I found it hard to mask in the assessment as I was so anxious. My assessor was very aware of behaviours I have learnt rather than ones that are intuitive though.