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
This post really interested me. Can I ask why you felt you needed a diagnosis? What sort of help do you think you might need.
If there was no need for a diagnosis, why would anyone seek one. As with any condition there are characteristically things people will struggle with. I’m not an expert on autism so I don’t know how others cope with the things I struggle with therefore I sought a diagnosis to see if there is a more helpful way than the way I muddle through if it is autism I have. That’s it in a nut shell really. Can I ask why this post interested you?