• Replies 14 replies
  • Subscribers 92 subscribers
  • Views 3069 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related
Hints and tips
  • To quote someone's message, first select/highlight the relevant text, and then use the Quote button that appears
  • To "mention" someone, type @ followed by the start of the forum name, and choose from the list; that person will get a notification of being mentioned

Waiting for an autism assessment

NAS81712

After recently reading a lot about autism for my job I found I could relate to a lot of the information I found and went to see my GP about it. I have been referred for an autism assessment at the age of 31 and I’m really struggling, especially as I’ve been told the wait could be up to 2 years on NHS. Has anyone else had an assessment recently, how long did you have to wait? Also looking for advice on how to cope as feeling very overwhelmed at the moment. 

Any advice would be really appreciated. 

Parents

  • The system is very slow. You're in the right place though for getting advice and for knowing that there are others who understand you. Having said that, you also have to turn a blind eye to any negative comments people might post. Look for the positive if possible. Have you thought of thinking about what issues you have and then looking for books, articles or podcasts that have ideas for that particular issue? For example, if you struggle with anxiety, you might like to try CBT ACT.

Reply

  • The system is very slow. You're in the right place though for getting advice and for knowing that there are others who understand you. Having said that, you also have to turn a blind eye to any negative comments people might post. Look for the positive if possible. Have you thought of thinking about what issues you have and then looking for books, articles or podcasts that have ideas for that particular issue? For example, if you struggle with anxiety, you might like to try CBT ACT.

Children
No Data