Adult autism feedback appointment

I’ve just got my feedback appointment and it says it’s an hours appointment is it normal for it to be so long? It’s video call again and I really struggle with this Disappointed

In my assessment I felt really awkward and couldn’t tell a story no matter how hard I tried. I think the doctor may have been annoyed that I couldn’t do this. 

why is the appointment so long? Disappointed

Parents
  • I also cringe thinking back to my assessment.  But I think that's part of the reason the assessment is set up the way it is, to see how you react when put outside your comfort zone.  Having your 'mask' forcibly removed I guess, maybe they need you exposed and vulnerable to accurately assess what's going on because we can be rather good at masking.  During my assessment there were a few instances where the I noticed the clinician seemed annoyed too, but It felt like that was part of the test, simply to observe your reaction to a difficult/awkward situation.  But I could be wrong about that, just an assumption really.

    As for the feedback appointment, did you try requesting a face to face appointment?  Because that might be an option, just not their default option with the pandemic.  And of course you might have to wait longer.  Anyhow, they'll use the appointment to deliver your results, probably summarise your report and go over any therapy options they might offer or feel would benefit you going forward.  I'd wager it's probably not going to take an hour, but rather than just going through the motions to get it over with (because you're uncomfortable with video calls), I'd recommend making the most of this opportunity to ask questions.  Be prepared in advance and take notes, because access to their expertise is limited and waiting times are usually long.

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  • I also cringe thinking back to my assessment.  But I think that's part of the reason the assessment is set up the way it is, to see how you react when put outside your comfort zone.  Having your 'mask' forcibly removed I guess, maybe they need you exposed and vulnerable to accurately assess what's going on because we can be rather good at masking.  During my assessment there were a few instances where the I noticed the clinician seemed annoyed too, but It felt like that was part of the test, simply to observe your reaction to a difficult/awkward situation.  But I could be wrong about that, just an assumption really.

    As for the feedback appointment, did you try requesting a face to face appointment?  Because that might be an option, just not their default option with the pandemic.  And of course you might have to wait longer.  Anyhow, they'll use the appointment to deliver your results, probably summarise your report and go over any therapy options they might offer or feel would benefit you going forward.  I'd wager it's probably not going to take an hour, but rather than just going through the motions to get it over with (because you're uncomfortable with video calls), I'd recommend making the most of this opportunity to ask questions.  Be prepared in advance and take notes, because access to their expertise is limited and waiting times are usually long.

Children