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NHS Autism assessment - what to expect?

Kate Kestrel

Hi all,

My appointment for my Autism assessment (with the NHS) is now getting close. I’ve been trying to not think about it but I really feel it’s so near now that Ireally should think about it. It’s online (on a zoom type thing)  and seems to be very long in terms of time - and I have absolutely no idea what to expect. Is it basically just a chat about life or are they actually going to give me tests of some kind? I really haven’t got a clue what to expect. 

How did other people find the NHS autism assessment for adults? And is it different for women? (I’m a woman and I’m in my fifties). 

thanks :) 

Parents

  • Hello,

    I’ve recently been diagnosed, I’m female in my fifties. It took 2 sessions of 2 hours each, lots of questions about my childhood and life as it is now. They also asked one of my family some questions about me. It was hard but so worth it as I feel so much relief. Best wishes to you.

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  • Hello,

    I’ve recently been diagnosed, I’m female in my fifties. It took 2 sessions of 2 hours each, lots of questions about my childhood and life as it is now. They also asked one of my family some questions about me. It was hard but so worth it as I feel so much relief. Best wishes to you.

Children
  • in reply to NAS80301

    Thanks for sharing your experience - I’m glad it was worth it for you. That’s what I’m hoping for. One of my worries is that I have a really poor memory of my early childhood - I don’t know why. I don’t have many really detailed memories of my primary school years for example. Anyway - I suppose what will be will be - I can only do my best to answer their questions. I feel sick at the thought of this appointment though. At least it will soon be over. 
    best of luck to you - I’m glad you feel the diagnosis was so positive for you.