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Assessment

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I am due to have an autism assessment by a Psychologist from the mental health team.

Anyone that has had an assessment shed any light as to how they go? Will they tell me that day if I have autism or will there be a few sessions? I filled out two questionnaires already for them. 

What happens in terms of support if they think autism is likely?

Parents

  • If it’s NHS, which I assume, it will follow the same pattern. There are often 2-3 appointments, but this can vary. There will be lots of questions to answer, including things about your childhood and development. You will be asked to do some simple tasks. 
    You won’t find out at the appointment, and you usually have a follow up appointment to discuss the findings and final report, which will also be given to you.

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  • If it’s NHS, which I assume, it will follow the same pattern. There are often 2-3 appointments, but this can vary. There will be lots of questions to answer, including things about your childhood and development. You will be asked to do some simple tasks. 
    You won’t find out at the appointment, and you usually have a follow up appointment to discuss the findings and final report, which will also be given to you.

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