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Getting a diagnosis

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I'm just coming to terms with the fact that I think I'm probably autistic and looking into getting a diagnosis. Just trying to find information is quite anxiety inducing. There seems to be loads about what the tools are but there seems to be a massive elephant in the room over the fact choice seems to be between doing battle with a GP who may not really not know much about it and can only put you on a massive waiting list or choosing a private provider and paying a lot of money. Am I being too bleak? Am I missing something?

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  • Mark,

    It's as the others are telling you....  you've got the picture. I was in your position and went for a private assessment. The first thing i did was to investigate the many psychologists available in regards price, and guess what? They vary enormously. So take a look around and see what's on offer. I'm not wealthy, but I managed to pay and have never regretted it.  There is no real treatment for ASD, and no cure, but the knowledge that I have it made so much sense and has brought a huge feeling of relief. 

    Since then, I have read a number of books on adult autism which I found useful, most of them e-books which are much less expensive than bound editions. 

    I was in my mid-sixties when I was assessed, after getting the run-around from the NHS for many years. I wish I could have known earlier. The more I have read, the more I know that my assessment was correct. I now know who I am much more clearly than I have ever done. I understand my difference, 'It' was always there, just unlabelled.

    Ben

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  • Mark,

    It's as the others are telling you....  you've got the picture. I was in your position and went for a private assessment. The first thing i did was to investigate the many psychologists available in regards price, and guess what? They vary enormously. So take a look around and see what's on offer. I'm not wealthy, but I managed to pay and have never regretted it.  There is no real treatment for ASD, and no cure, but the knowledge that I have it made so much sense and has brought a huge feeling of relief. 

    Since then, I have read a number of books on adult autism which I found useful, most of them e-books which are much less expensive than bound editions. 

    I was in my mid-sixties when I was assessed, after getting the run-around from the NHS for many years. I wish I could have known earlier. The more I have read, the more I know that my assessment was correct. I now know who I am much more clearly than I have ever done. I understand my difference, 'It' was always there, just unlabelled.

    Ben

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