Deciding who/when to tell

Telling them might help as it means they will understand your situation and what you're going through better - in theory. My GP understood perfectly and has been a big help and very supportive. My mental health team and home team aren't as supportive and treat me like I don't have Autism and just mental or something.

At the end of the day - it's up to you who you tell and when you do it. There's no rush. Just do it when you are comfortable to 

I'm glad your GP was helpful, sorry about your MH team, that's what I'm worried about, them discounting it or saying that I can't have therapy because of autism.  I'll feel better when I read the reports they're going to send me to give to people.  At the moment I wish I'd never been assessed.

Ah purple  your assessment could be your key to the right help at last - depending what they understand. I hope your team do understand autism.

Ah purple  your assessment could be your key to the right help at last - depending what they understand. I hope your team do understand autism.