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GP letter??

StonePet

Hiya, 

I just talked to my GP about possible autism, and he asked me to write a letter detailing my weaknesses and why I think I need a diagnosis so he can make a stronger case to the assessment team as I am 18 and very little concern has been raised about me before (although I am female and probably just masking), and said I can just go on through life without a diagnosis and still get accommodations in school and later uni (which is something I said I was heavily struggling with). 

Is this a normal request? I am scared that my weaknesses won't be weak enough, if you know what I mean. And if so, what sort of things should I include? I feel like all my weaknesses just amalgamate enough to be one big weakness rather than one single overwhelming one.

Thanks. 

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  • You're right of course about being harder to diagnose in females - it's why your gp needs a bit more to go on for a referral.

    What problems do you have that lead to the autism conclusion? 

    Have you looked at any on-line autism resources?

    What sort of symptoms do you line up with your life?

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  • You're right of course about being harder to diagnose in females - it's why your gp needs a bit more to go on for a referral.

    What problems do you have that lead to the autism conclusion? 

    Have you looked at any on-line autism resources?

    What sort of symptoms do you line up with your life?

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