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?
Like you I was expecting to get my parents involved, but during the assessment they were happy to diagnose me without contacting them.
Remember you are not under any obligation to pass on your parents contact details.
If they really want to speak to someone, could you ask them to contact a teacher or other Adult that knew you when growing up?
I'm reluctant to bother someone, but will have to if they're persistent about it, I guess