I'm stuck in a quandary. Given the really looooooooooong waiting times, I get disheartened at the entire process of getting a diagnosis. I can ill-afford a private one, plus I don't know anyone who provides that near where I live. So I'm stuck waiting.
Obviously, I wouldn't be seeking a diagnosis if it weren't for the fact I self-tested and scored quite high, and discussions with a relative who fostered autistic children helped explain some traits with real-world examples, which I could relate to.
So, given the above, do I make the assumption that I am in fact on the autistic spectrum, and start living/managing my life as such, or keep on waiting? I don't know what to do. My GP has written to the team again because of a pretty major meltdown a fortnight ago, but I'm pretty stoical and don't see it as worth the fuss.
FWIW: I've done the AQ50 for the last three years and scored an average of 38, and the RITVO has averaged at 170.
