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Waiting list for Diagnosis

lizardking

So at 22 I've realised i may be on the spectrum, I've been feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty though as I want to be able to fully embrace it as part of me and meet others affected but i feel like i can't do this until official diagnosis as I don't want to claim to have something if i turn out to be wrong. I have heard the waiting list is long but i want to be in the queue but being in Wales, with a welsh GP (they don't have to refer to psychiatrists even if you request it) I'm soon to move back to england but i'm not sure i can get on the waiting list without an english GP. If anyone has advice please let me know:)

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  • I was in a similar situation to yourself, not wanting to self diagnose. In Manchester at least, the waiting list was quite long but they take into account your current wellbeing as well. After getting a GP referral I waited about 5 weeks for the initial phone call, then a year until they contacted my parents for their part of the assessment, after that it was another chunk of time. From GP referral to diagnosis it took about 2 years. (I'm 29 now).

    It's worth spending some time reading up, you'll find that some traits of ASD won't be applicable to yourself and others will, use the time to get a better understanding of ASD and yourself, it will hopefully make the whole process easier. Hope this helps.

  • in reply to Matt

    Thanks so much for your reply:) It definitely seems like a whole process but i also understand why they are careful not to misdiagnose. I definitely can relate to a lot of ASD experiences but was in denial for a while about it whereas i now see diagnosis as a positive thing that can help me understand myself:) Wish you all the best 

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  • in reply to Matt

    Thanks so much for your reply:) It definitely seems like a whole process but i also understand why they are careful not to misdiagnose. I definitely can relate to a lot of ASD experiences but was in denial for a while about it whereas i now see diagnosis as a positive thing that can help me understand myself:) Wish you all the best 

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