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Having assessment soon

Rainbowgirl

Hi 

I am having my autism assessment soon and I am very nervous about it and hope it will bring me some piece of mind. I am concern it won't and I am kind of feeling sad.  

  • Hello. I am currently waiting to have my Autism assessment soon. I can understand how you are feeling as it is an anxious thing waiting for confirmation. I think when you get your assessment and the results that will hopefully make you feel better and give you some understanding and closure on Autism and will help you in moving forward. I am nervous myself that is natural. The most important thing is to remind yourself of the strength you have within you to continue no matter what the result is from the assessment. And if there are people around you that you feel you can talk to, I would suggest doing that because just talking can be healing too.

  • It's very common to feel nervous before any assessment, and particularly so where that assessment might impact your perception of yourself. 

    It might help to take a step back and see if that provides you with further perspective. For example, you might find it helpful to remember that there is no objective test for ASD and so you are relying on the experience and subjective view of the assessor. They are human and, therefore, there is always a margin of error. Whatever the outcome, you may be able to seek a second opinion, and in any case no one will ever know you as well as- or in the same way- you know yourself. A diagnostic label or opinion isn't the be all and end all. 

    The assessment outcome is part of a much bigger journey of self discovery. It probably won't answer all your questions or immediately provide you with piece of mind. However, it can help. 

    My humble suggestion would be to make sure you have supports in place to help you throughout this period and beyond. Supports could include a friend or family member, a counselor, an activity you enjoy, walking in nature etc etc.

    It's ok to feel concerned or sad. If you can, make sure you are taking steps that support positive mental health in the same way healthy eating supports positive physiological health. 

    Each person's experience will be different, and sometimes listening to other's experiences can create expectations that might not come to pass. I'm sure the long waiting times feel insufferable at times, but stay strong. 

    J

  • I have been waiting 2+ years and am also worried mine will come back negative when it finally happens. From what I have read its important to concentrate on what you were like as a child (40+ years ago for me) and kind of lay on that sort of stuff strong. No matter what the result we are still the same people.