Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
Im looking for some advice, and if anyone has been through this. I had my autism assessment today (after a v long wait). I strongly identify with Aspergers ie trouble making friends, have always been the odd one out, mimicking, trouble socialising, vivid imagination etc - but after an hour and a half I was told I don’t tick enough boxes.
Ive been told the psychiatrist needs to speak with my mum and partner as my mum lives the other side of the country and couldn’t attend. I appreciate that it needs further evidence but omg - how can I not be on the spectrum when I relate so hard to the traits?! I’m a 38 y/o female. I approached my GP for referral.
Any advice would be so greatly appreciated x
Did you complete the AQ and EQ tests ? If you did, what scores did you get? If your Mum can't make it, they can't hold that against you. However, in my case I had another appointment (as part of the assessment) with my wife. Although she described my issues, she did not think I was Autistic (although she agrees that our diagnosed Asperger's son does). It didn't make any difference because I was still diagnosed :)
Hi, no I didn’t do those tests - just the list of statements I had to agree/not agree with and then I had an assessment. My fiancée doesn’t think I am autistic but then I don’t think he really understands it as much I’ve made myself understand it so that’s something he needs to read up on. Of course I may not get the diagnosis I feel if I get a second one - I feel so sure though and identify v strongly. I just need to wait now and maybe my mums interview will help?!
Of course you could go for a Private referral (I don't think you need a GP referral) - The initial consultation will cost around £280, however if they feel you should have a full assessment then that's another £1500 unfortunately! But it is an option like Alwaysconfused has said :)