Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi
I am 50 , I have just been referred for an assessment by my GP: has anyone elase had an assessment as an adult.
Had my diagnosis last month at 49.
I am currently going through the relief/confusion cycle. My assessor suggested that I inform work to ensure I get proper workplace adjustments where necessary and so far, whilst progress is a bit slow, my employer has been very supportive. Generally I have only told the people I work with directly and close friends/family as I felt they needed to know. So far so good.
One of the guys on here recommended reading Very Late Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder): How Seeking a Diagnosis in Adulthood Can Change Your Life by Philip Wylie which I am finding very useful and informative.