Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,I'm very conflicted. I have my assessment appointment on Thursday. My mum told me a year ago that 'since childhood, you've always isolated yourself at home and have had mood swings'. She now has no recollection of this, and has told me I was completely normal growing up. My dad corroborates the idea that there was nothing out of the ordinary.I really want an autism diagnosis. It would explain so much (social) trauma I've been through and four psychiatrists have told me they believe I have it. Should I just not pass on my parents's contact details to the assessors?
Are you putting their details down as you next of Kin? Or are you wanting someone there for support for you? Are you allowed to bring someone with you at the moment because of Covid?
Whilst it'll be done virtually in these strange, covid times, I'm currently at uni, so away from home. I'm debating whether to put anyone down as next of Kin, if they're going to give a certain picture
I've not been through as assessment as a person your age (I am close to 50), but think that because you are 18+ you don't need to get your parents involved - looks like Beepee1984 has answered this!
I hope that your assessment on Thursday goes really well for you and that the IT all works!