Had the second part of my assessment this morning, and have been given a diagnosis. It felt peculiar and wasn't quite sure how to react at first. Sinking in a bit more now, and I feel quite buoyant like a huge weight's been lifted off my shoulder (it's a relief to think the reason that I have so many problems with 'peopling' is because I literally have problems with it, and not just because I'm not trying hard enough or something) but also really tired. God, those assessments really take it out of you. I stupidly booked an appointment with my asthma nurse, so I have to go do that first, and then I might just go home and sleep.
I wish I knew what my ADOS score was, I really want to know and the report will be another few weeks-should have asked. Oh well. The guy said he appreciated my entire booklet with subtitled sections that I gave him because it made it really easy. Also, not 100% on what the official 'label' is-I don't know what the service uses but I think it's ASD or ASC, though the info the guy gave me was for Aspergers in my 'welcome pack' (that's what he called it! 
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Going to make me a 1-to-1 appointment at their advice service for a few weeks time (which I think is with the same guy, which is nice), and I'm on the waiting list for the post-diagnostic support group. Told my mum and my best friend (who knew I was getting assessed), and I think I shall tell my siblings and then leave it at that for now.
