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What to expect from diagnostic test (adult)?

Greenfly

Hello!

I am new here. After time in camhs and adult mental health services and (what I believe to be) misdiagnosis of anxiety, depression and EDNOS, I have now been referred to be tested for ASD.

I don't know what to expect from this at all which is causing me a lot of stress. Could someone share their experiences of adult diagnosis? What should I expect? All I have been told is that I have an appointment with an "advanced nurse practitioner". 

Thank you very much!

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  • Another thing id like to add which is a negative sadly that diagnosis doesnt mean extra help. I got my diagnosis 4 years ago and since then had no autism specific help offered to me at all. It helps proffessionsls amd urself to know what to expect maybe from u but i got no extra or specific autism help. There are charitys out there though that can help.

  • in reply to Alittlelost

    Yes I see unfortunately this is the case for many. For me I think the main goal I want from diagnosis is peace of mind, knowing that what I feel and go through is a result of this and the issues I have arent "issues" they're just me. I hope you find support on here and in other communities too! Thank you for your comment.

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  • in reply to Alittlelost

    Yes I see unfortunately this is the case for many. For me I think the main goal I want from diagnosis is peace of mind, knowing that what I feel and go through is a result of this and the issues I have arent "issues" they're just me. I hope you find support on here and in other communities too! Thank you for your comment.

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