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Criteria for getting funding for diagnosis

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Hi all!

I am trying to get funding through my doctors for an autism test for myself. My doctor has warned me that this is hard to do as an adult and to include absolutely everything I can think of that may support my case for funding. 

I now feel under a lot of pressure and don't even know where to start with listing my struggles and putting forward a good case for a test! 

I wondered if anyone had any example statements from their own application for testing that they wouldn't mind sharing?

Or any key things I should include/ any tips for ensuring I am granted the funding?

Thank you so much!

Emma 

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  • Hi Emma,

    We have a whole section of the site here which you might find helpful, dedicated to advice on the process of getting diagnosed - https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis - but particularly relevant to the situation you describe I think would be this page - https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/pre-diagnosis/adults - and the section that says 'Present your case':

    'You could say that you've been reading about autism, or that you've been in touch with the National Autistic Society. You could say that you think you experience some of the difficulties autistic people can face, and you would like to seek a formal assessment to be sure. 

    Try to give your GP some examples of difficulties you've had in adulthood and childhood with: 

    • communication 
    • social interaction
    • sensory difficulties
    • friendships
    • employment
    • need for routine. 

    Say how much you think these affect the different areas of your life.'

    You could use this as a guide to write down some of the reasons you think you might be autistic and want to be assessed - having a friend with ASD who thinks you might be, and a high score on an online test would both be good examples - and see what your GP says. If you are refused a referral, you can ask to see another GP if you need to - the information in the link above goes over your rights as a patient and your GP's responsibilities.

    Hope this is of some help,
    Ross - mod

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  • Hi Emma,

    We have a whole section of the site here which you might find helpful, dedicated to advice on the process of getting diagnosed - https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis - but particularly relevant to the situation you describe I think would be this page - https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/pre-diagnosis/adults - and the section that says 'Present your case':

    'You could say that you've been reading about autism, or that you've been in touch with the National Autistic Society. You could say that you think you experience some of the difficulties autistic people can face, and you would like to seek a formal assessment to be sure. 

    Try to give your GP some examples of difficulties you've had in adulthood and childhood with: 

    • communication 
    • social interaction
    • sensory difficulties
    • friendships
    • employment
    • need for routine. 

    Say how much you think these affect the different areas of your life.'

    You could use this as a guide to write down some of the reasons you think you might be autistic and want to be assessed - having a friend with ASD who thinks you might be, and a high score on an online test would both be good examples - and see what your GP says. If you are refused a referral, you can ask to see another GP if you need to - the information in the link above goes over your rights as a patient and your GP's responsibilities.

    Hope this is of some help,
    Ross - mod

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