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Guinea pig

Hi everyone, I hope this is the right thread. 

I've thought for a few years now that I might be autistic, and I did go to the doctor. All they did was give me a paper screening test which I don't think works due to how diverse the spectrum is...I have heard a few times that they're not supposed to do that and that they should refer you on to the specialists.

I'm going to the doctor again tomorrow because I'm really struggling but I'm terrified that they'll just give me this paper test again :( 

Has anyone else had this?

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  • There is a short test that the NICE guidelines for autism assessment suggest, called the AQ10. It's only for screening, not for diagnosis. You don't have to score 10/10 to get a referral and the GP should take into account other things that you think might be relevant like developmental history, mental health difficulties, and social and occupational issues.

    Different assessment teams will have different requirements for referral so it will differ depending on where you live. I think some teams are more picky than others about referral paperwork and thresholds for starting the assessment process.

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  • There is a short test that the NICE guidelines for autism assessment suggest, called the AQ10. It's only for screening, not for diagnosis. You don't have to score 10/10 to get a referral and the GP should take into account other things that you think might be relevant like developmental history, mental health difficulties, and social and occupational issues.

    Different assessment teams will have different requirements for referral so it will differ depending on where you live. I think some teams are more picky than others about referral paperwork and thresholds for starting the assessment process.

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