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Is an official assesment beneficial?

Antifashion
over 3 years ago

Hiya! 

New here, I'm Lynsey Wave tone1

So I'm 29F and thinking more and more over the years that I may be on the autistic spectrum. I've sat and compiled a list this evening so definitely thinking a lot more seriously about it. 

I guess what I'm wondering is if going through the process of an assessment is helpful. The thought of going to my GP is very overwhelming but would do it if I thought it could help.

I'm curious if anyone out there has found that it benefited them.

So the questions that I have are:

How was the assessment? Was it hard to be taken seriously as an adult?

Did the outcome make it easier to navigate life? 

Did knowing the reason for certain difficulties bring comfort/understanding? 

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  • over 3 years ago

    Hi Lynsey I'm Juliet; got diagnosed last year aged in my sixties! I ruminated about starting the process but its a long one and now I'm at the end I'm glad I did it. Took a copy of an online test to GP for initial referral. Once in system, felt taken seriously. Now my saying this year is 'Now I know why....'. Wish you luck!

  • over 3 years ago in reply to Jazzyjuls

    That's amazing! Well done for doing it! "Now I know why" is the reason I want to do it to find out!

    Thank you for your help! 

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