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Waiting for an Autism Assessment In These Times

Bob Bob

Afternoon,

So, I was advised that I had some Autistic Traits by a psychiatrist approx 12 months ago, where he diagnosed PTSD - he recommended my GP to arrange for an assessment - of course with the pandemic - such assessments are being delayed, however due to being signed off work in July 2020, my work would prefer an definitive diagnosis as that would help them be able to help me. 

I have been chasing up my GP for the past few months, as it feels like I am waiting for the assessment to help me move forward with my life, and also to see how such a diagnosis can help me live with that as well as my PTSD - triggered by childhood trauma. 

I went to a school for children with Speech and Language impediments, so I suspect the Autism was missed at the time, but it has been exacerbated especially by the PTSD, Anxiety and Acute Depression. 

As you can imagine, such a delay for the assessment is causing anxiety, which the third party provider stated their wish that it wouldn't when they sent me a letter approximately three months ago, stating that I was on their database.

It feels that I am waiting on other elements which are out of my control.

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  • It's very frustrating. I was referred by my GP in March 2020, which was perfect timing for the start of everything getting locked down and delayed by Covid. I had an initial assessment conducted over the phone in July 2020 and they sent out a letter confirming that I have autistic traits and that I would be eligible for "reasonable adjustments" at work if I needed them. However, I don't feel like I am any closer to an actual official diagnosis.

    The lack of clear timelines makes me very anxious too but I'm not sure what too suggest about it as it seems to be too ingrained into the whole process. You'd think the professionals would know how this makes us feel!

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  • It's very frustrating. I was referred by my GP in March 2020, which was perfect timing for the start of everything getting locked down and delayed by Covid. I had an initial assessment conducted over the phone in July 2020 and they sent out a letter confirming that I have autistic traits and that I would be eligible for "reasonable adjustments" at work if I needed them. However, I don't feel like I am any closer to an actual official diagnosis.

    The lack of clear timelines makes me very anxious too but I'm not sure what too suggest about it as it seems to be too ingrained into the whole process. You'd think the professionals would know how this makes us feel!

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