Hi everyone,
I have a 20-year-old friend who suspects that she is autistic and is thinking about getting an assessment, but she has a couple of concerns about the process.
The main concern is that the assessment may be performed by someone who does not know how to diagnose autism in women. So, we are worried that she may be wrongly diagnosed with anxiety or depression or perhaps some personality disorder. If this is a reasonable concern, is there a way for her to arrange an autism assessment from a professional who definitely does know how to diagnose autism in women?
Another concern is that the NHS waiting list for adults seeking an autism assessment can be several years long. Would she be able to get an assessment from a private professional instead?
Thank you for reading this and any responses are appreciated!
Jordan :)
