They are building a new medical centre opposite my house. My old GP definitely didn't get it. They wrote in one letter that I "suffer with Autism" and yet were very reluctant to make any kind of reasonable adjustment to be seen with an advocate and were very reluctant to help me get a previous misdiagnosis corrected.
Because of the logistics, I thought I'd change to the new medical centre. But, before I made that decision, I e-mailed them to ask about whether they had any Autism experience. They didn't but really wanted to know about it. Such a difference simple attitude makes. They couldn;t be nicer. It's all about: 'how can we help to make this easier on you?'. Perfect. Can't ask for more.
I'd identify the practices in travel distance and check out their websites. Sometimes they list the specialities that each doctor has. They might include ASD for one of them. Then I'd e-mail them all describing what your main issues are and ask whether they think they might be able to meet your need. Then go with the most positively disposed.
If all else fails, try contacting your local Care Commissioning Group.
They are building a new medical centre opposite my house. My old GP definitely didn't get it. They wrote in one letter that I "suffer with Autism" and yet were very reluctant to make any kind of reasonable adjustment to be seen with an advocate and were very reluctant to help me get a previous misdiagnosis corrected.
Because of the logistics, I thought I'd change to the new medical centre. But, before I made that decision, I e-mailed them to ask about whether they had any Autism experience. They didn't but really wanted to know about it. Such a difference simple attitude makes. They couldn;t be nicer. It's all about: 'how can we help to make this easier on you?'. Perfect. Can't ask for more.
I'd identify the practices in travel distance and check out their websites. Sometimes they list the specialities that each doctor has. They might include ASD for one of them. Then I'd e-mail them all describing what your main issues are and ask whether they think they might be able to meet your need. Then go with the most positively disposed.
If all else fails, try contacting your local Care Commissioning Group.
